Leicester City Women’s midfielder Janice Cayman and goalkeeper Mads Hermansen had a meeting with Foxes Pride members to find out more about the organization and their efforts to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ supporters to watch sport.
Taking place in the Dover Castle pub in Leicester city center, the gathering commemorated LGBT History Month and introduced Hermansen and Cayman to Foxes Pride’s work and Leicester City’s joint efforts to address homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in sport.
“It was an honor to meet Foxes Pride and learn about their incredible efforts in promoting inclusivity in football and making coming to watch Leicester City a safe and welcoming environment,” Hermansen said in an interview with LCFC.com.
“Events like these allow us to deepen our understanding and contribute to positive change. As players, it is our duty to support and stand up for all fans.”
“I am proud to be a part of a Club that actively supports its LGBTQ+ community,” Cayman continued. It was a truly wonderful pleasure to meet with Foxes Pride members, and it strengthened my conviction that it is crucial to provide a secure and welcoming atmosphere for all supporters.”
The event at the Dover Castle pub, an LGBTQ+ hangout where Foxes Pride meets on home matchdays, aimed to highlight the Football Club’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity by showing off how it creates a welcoming environment where everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, feels valued and supported.
Events such as this serve as a testament to the Club’s continued commitment to fostering an inclusive and varied audience and advancing equality in the sport.
Foxes Pride Co-Chair Graeme Smith commented, “It was great to meet Mads and Janice.” It was encouraging to see how willing they were to learn about the experiences of LGBTQ+ fans from Foxes Pride.
Hearing about their personal experiences and their dedication to speaking out and trying to create a safe environment for football players was very encouraging.
“This demonstrates even more how committed Leicester City and LCFC women are to combating LGBT-phobia.”