MP Nusrat Ghani Meets Five-Time World Champion in Heathfield
As part of her Summer Surgery Tour, Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, met with Heathfield resident and five-time World Champion, Matt Hodgson, to celebrate his outstanding achievements in sleddog racing.
Matt has been involved in the sport for over 20 years, running Sleddogs and representing Great Britain on the world stage. Since first competing internationally in 2015, he has brought home ten medals across 11 major events. His career highlights include five World Champion titles, two of which were achieved on snow — making him the GB’s first-ever on-snow Sleddog World Champion in 2023.
His remarkable journey has drawn international attention, with coverage by CNN, BBC, and ITV, and continues to inspire both the local and global sporting community. Despite the rarity of snow in Sussex Weald, Matt has trained tirelessly with his team and placed Heathfield firmly on the map.
Speaking after their meeting, Nusrat Ghani said:
“I am always amazed by the incredible people that live in our corner of the world and their extraordinary stories. Matt has certainly put Heathfield on the map with his long list of accolades and successes over the past twenty years. To be a five-time world champion and GB’s first ever on-snow Sleddog World Champion is a remarkable achievement, especially as regular snowfall is not a frequent occurrence in Sussex Weald. It was a pleasure catching up with Matt and I wish him and his furry team all the very best in their next endeavours.”
For those who want to learn more about Matt’s story or support his upcoming races, further information is available at www.infurysleddogs.co.uk
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