Five Millwall Romans players won gold medals playing for Stonewall FC at this year's XI Gay Games 2023.
The Gay Games and its international Federation exist to serve the needs of athletes, artists, and advocates. The mission is to promote equality for all, and for LGBTQ+ people throughout the world.
Five Millwall Romans players which consisted of centre-back Nick Duffey, winger Fernando Martins, midfielder Will Palmer, captain Jay Lemonius, and Chairman Paul Loading joined Stonewall FC.
Stonewall F.C. is Britain's top-ranking LGBTQ+ orientated football team and the first of its kind to be FA Chartered Standard.
The club is open to all, with a sizeable number of players who do not define themselves as LGBTQ+.
Stonewall FC is affiliated to the London Football Association and play their home games at the London Marathon Community Track, Stratford, London.
The club is sponsored by Adidas and EA Sports, and with their support have recently completed the successful launch of a Women/Non-Binary player's branch of the club.
The 2023 Gay Games was held in Guadalajara, Mexico and Stonewall had six days of nine games and won gold to secure a place in Stonewall history.
“It’s been an amazing experience,” said Paul Loding, Millwall Romans Chairman.
“Many thanks to Stonewall for inviting us along. I am so proud to have been a part of the team and all credit to the players for their hard work and determination.”
To find out more about Stonewall FC, visit: https://www.stonewallfc.com/
