THE community of Flint will gather next month to celebrate local hero, Jade Jones, as she fights for her third taekwondo gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
After achieving her first Olympic title as a teenager in London 2012, the now 31-year-old was awarded an OBE at the start of this year and is considered a hero by many, including by those in her hometown.
Jade, who grew up in the community of Flint, will be cheered on by her family and friends on Thursday, August 8, who have organised a family-friendly event at their local pub, the Mill Tavern, hosted by Management Partner Kelly Williams.
Kelly, who has been at the helm of the community pub since 2021, is delighted to be hosting this fantastic event, and is looking forward to welcoming pub regulars, family and friends to watch the live action unfold.
She said: “Jade’s dad, Gary, is a regular here at the Mill Tavern and when he approached us with the idea of the event, we immediately jumped at the opportunity.
“The community of Flint always come together to celebrate their own, and the excitement is growing! Everybody in the town knows Jade and we’re all supporting her as she fights for her third Olympic gold medal.
“We’re thrilled to be opening up the pub and will be sharing the fights on our screens, I’m sure it will be a packed-out occasion!”
With four fights to compete in, Jade, also known as ‘The Head Hunter’, will be cheered on from Wales by one of her biggest supporters, her dad Gary, who said his champion daughter is physically and mentally, stronger than ever.
He said: “I couldn’t be prouder of what Jade has achieved so far and to have the backing of the whole community of Flint and afar, is incredible.
"There will be something happening in every pub in Flint to show their support.
"I've never seen Jade so fit or as mentally fit as she is now. She's really going for it this year, because it could be her last and I know she wants to make history.
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“I love watching the games with family as Jade always brings a show, and this time around will be no different. I’m grateful for Kelly and the team at the Mill Tavern, it’s a lovely pub with the friendliest people and we’re hoping to see Jade make history there!
"I hope we blow the roof off the Mill Tavern if she wins!"
The Mill Tavern is open from 10am on August 8, and all eyes will be on the pub’s screens as they hope for Jade’s third victory at the 2024 Olympics.
More information about the Mill Tavern’s upcoming event can be found on the pub’s Facebook page.
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