The London
Organising Committee of the Olympic Games announced that an Olympic
Handover Flag was raised at Braunstone Town Councils Olympic Fete
held on Sunday 24th August.. The flag was raised to celebrate
the moment when London becomes the official Olympic Games Host
City.
Sporting Champion,
Jayant Mistry, was on hand to help raise the Olympic Handover
Flag with Braunstone Town Mayor, Sharleen Thurman. The Olympic
Fete and Fun Day was held at Mossdale Meadows..
The Olympic
Handover Flag was one of over 500 flags delivered to locations
including H.M. Armed Forces, embassies around the world, City
Halls, British Council offices and Foreign and Commonwealth offices.
Cllr Jo Fox,
Leader, Braunstone Town council said 'Being part of the Olympic
Handover Flag celebrations was wonderful. I am sure everyone in
Braunstone Town will want to join in the fun. The Town Council
was delighted that so many local people took part and to host
this prestigious event was marvellous.'