Call To Grant Harborough Olympic Gold Medallist Freedom Of The District
Written by HFM News on 23rd September 2021
Market Harborough Olympic hero Dylan Fletcher could be granted the Freedom of the District.
The sailor won a gold medal for Team GB in the 49er class at the Tokyo Olympics and to recognise it the district council is being asked to award him the highest accolade it can bestow.
Other medal winners from the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with strong connection to the district, could also be recognised.
A motion put forward by Council Leader Phil King will be considered at a meeting next week.
It reads: “Earlier this summer UK athletes had an outstanding Olympic and Paralympic games in Toyko, with a record number of medals being awarded.
“One of those who was successful was former resident of Harborough district, Mr Dylan Fletcher, who won a Gold medal for sailing, class 49er.
“I would like to move that to show its support to the outstanding achievements of UK athletes, such as Mr Fletcher, who has a strong association with the Harborough district, that this Council asks its officers to look at the resource implications of granting the freedom of the District to Mr Fletcher and any other relevant medal winners, from the 2021 Olympics and Paralympics, who have a strong connection with the Harborough district.”
Dylan (left) with sailing partner Stuart Bithell
