100% Solid Gold Success

Flintshire County Council is celebrating the phenomenal achievement of Jade Jones, not only with the residents of her home town Flint, but with the rest of the UK. 

In 2012 all eyes were on London watching Jade triumph in her first ever Olympic games, picking up the Gold medal.   What an achievement for a 19 year old.

There was never any doubt that Jade was going to maximise on the legacy of the 2012 games and prove herself unbeatable by smashing the Olympic Gold title for a second time.

Leader of the Council, Aaron Shotton said:
“The UK’s achievements in Rio have been top class, and the fact Jade, a Flintshire athlete, has significantly contributed to Team GB’s place on leader board is awe inspiring.   Flintshire County Council will be supporting Flint Town Council in welcoming Jade home in style.  She is a true role model for young people growing up in Flintshire and shows how with real desire you can achieve your dreams”

Councillor Kevin jones, Cabinet Member for Leisure said:
“I would like to personally congratulate Jade, a double gold medallist at the age of 23, she is a truly inspirational young lady who has demonstrated that with continued hard work and dedication anything is possible. We will be working over the coming months to ensure our sports development programmes build on Jade’s success and encourage anyone who wants to take part in sport to be able to get involved and get hooked on sport.”

Councillor Peter Curtis, Chairman of Flintshire County Council said:
“I am very proud to be able to join people across the length and breadth of Wales and the UK, in congratulating Jade on her tremendous success.”

Has Jade inspired you to take up a new sport?  

The Council’s Sports Development Programme provides a wide range of opportunities for people to engage in lifelong participation in sport and active recreation.    For more information go to the Sports Development page of the Council’s website www.flintshire.gov.uk.  

A number of Taekwondo classes are run by local clubs, using Council leisure centres, if you would like to get in touch with a club near you contact your local leisure centre who will be able to provide you with contact details.