Sporting events scheduled for Friday, together with Test cricket and European golf’s PGA Championship, have been cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
British horse racing chiefs additionally suspended events after the death of the British monarch, who confirmed an intense ardour for the game all through her life.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) stated Friday’s play between England and South Africa within the third Test on the Oval wouldn’t happen.
Thursday’s first day in London was washed out with no ball bowled. The three-match sequence is locked at 1-1.
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“Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Friday’s play between England and South Africa Men at The Oval, along with all scheduled matches in the (women’s domestic) Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, will not take place,”
stated an ECB assertion.
Play on the PGA Championship at Wentworth, close to London, was suspended on Thursday night when information broke in regards to the death of the 96-year-old monarch and it was later confirmed that there can be no play on Friday.
“Out of respect for Her Majesty and the Royal Family, play has been suspended at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club for the remainder of Thursday and flags at Wentworth Club will be lowered to half-mast,”
a European Tour assertion stated.
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“Furthermore, no play will take place at the BMW PGA Championship on Friday and the golf course and practice facilities will be closed.”
Manchester United’s residence conflict within the Europa League in opposition to Real Sociedad went forward however a minute’s silence was held earlier than kick-off and gamers wore black armbands.
The Premier League stated it was “deeply saddened” by the queen’s death.
The English Football League stated consideration can be made concerning its upcoming fixtures on the earliest alternative after discussions with the British authorities and the broader sport sector.
Racing in mourning
The British Horseracing Authority stated the game was in mourning.
“Her Majesty has been one of the greatest and most influential supporters in the history of horseracing,” the BHA stated.
“Her passion for racing and the racehorse shone brightly throughout her life”.
The BHA’s assertion added: “It is right, therefore, that all racing is suspended for today and tomorrow as we begin to grieve Her Majesty’s passing and remember her extraordinary life and contribution to our sport and our nation.”
Brazilian soccer nice Pele paid tribute and mirrored on his assembly with the queen.
“I have been a great admirer of Queen Elizabeth II since the first time I saw her in person, in 1968, when she came to Brazil to witness our love for football and experienced the magic of a packed Maracana,”
he tweeted.
“Her deeds have marked generations. This legacy will last forever.”
Former England captain and present World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont tweeted: “Her Majesty The Queen will be remembered as a much-loved, visionary monarch, who cared deeply about all people under her reign, and was an avid supporter of sport and its power to unite communities.”
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe stated the queen had proven “exceptional leadership, grace, wisdom and fortitude”.
“I will never forget her total commitment to the success of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games,”
Coe stated.
“She has been a source of continuity and comfort, and she will be grievously missed by us all.”
British Olympic distance-running nice Mo Farah stated assembly the monarch was “one of the greatest honours of my life”.
The United States Tennis Association introduced there can be “a moment of silence and a show photo montage” on the US Open on Thursday.
A message on Twitter from Wimbledon, the place the queen beforehand served as a patron, learn: “We wish to convey our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to The Royal Family on the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen.”
Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali stated: “Formula 1 mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“For more than seven decades she dedicated her life to public service with dignity and devotion and inspired so many around the world. Formula 1 sends its deepest condolences to the Royal Family and to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”
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