Describing the late monarch, who died at the age of 96 after ruling Britain from 1952, as “an inspiration to people all over the world,” Tour said: Elizabeth’s successor is her eldest son and her successor, Charles III.
Sharing the clubhouse lead in the BMW PGA Championship is England’s Tommy Fleetwood. murmured Thursday, “Rest in peace, Your Majesty. You are in our hearts forever. God save the King.”
Football’s English Premier League, Britain’s most prominent sports body, was reportedly planning to make a decision on Friday on whether to postpone the weekend’s games. In a statement Thursday, EPL said it was “deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen,” adding, “Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family and all those around the world who mourn the loss of Her Majesty The Queen. There is,” he added.
Her Majesty, I am deeply saddened to receive the news that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.
Her Majesty The Queen will forever be associated with some of our most memorable moments, such as awarding the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1966. @FIFA World Cup– winning side. pic.twitter.com/hwK1zV7Kge
— England (@England) September 8, 2022
The English Football League, which manages three rungs of professional football under the EPL, has postponed two matches scheduled for Friday, with a “review of official mourning guidance” and a meeting with other sports bodies later in the weekend. He said the match would be decided after discussion. .
UEFA, the European governing body of football, hosted a Europa League match on Thursday featuring English clubs Arsenal, Manchester United and West Ham United. A minute’s silence was observed during the match, and the players wore black armbands.
A moment of silence was also observed by Milan players and fans during the FIBA EuroBasket match between Great Britain and Italy.
In the United States, a minute’s silence was observed ahead of the NFL season opener between the Super Bowl champions Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills, and the US Open Women’s Semifinal match between Once Jabbar and Caroline Garcia.
The NHL said, “We mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and celebrate her extraordinary life. It was connected to the game of
Peter Forster, captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, said in a statement: At this time of mourning, we have His Majesty the King and all the Royal Family in our hearts. ”
Elizabeth’s lifelong passion in the world of sports was horse racing. Over the decades she owned hundreds of racehorses, including her 22 winners at Royal Her Ascot.
“My philosophy on racing is simple,” she once told the BBC (via Associated Press). “It’s fun to raise faster horses. And for me, it’s been a gamble for a long time. I enjoy horse racing, but basically I like horses and Thoroughbreds are really good horses for me.” is typical of.”
“From first-time winner Mona Bean, through stars like Carrozza and Highclere, to unforgettable estimators, Her Majesty has helped shape the breed and contributed to some of the most memorable on-track moments in the sport’s folklore. ‘, the horse racing authority said on Thursday. All races have been suspended until Friday.
Agency president Joe Saumarez-Smith said in a statement: It has attracted many fans. ”
As members of the world, we extend our deepest condolences to the royal family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
In 1957, when she traveled to the United States for the first time as a queen, she experienced “American football” for the first time in a match against the United States. @Terps Football & @UNC Football. pic.twitter.com/anvX0zDAyO
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) September 8, 2022
Other postponements involving British players include England and Wales Cricket Commission, Premiership Rugby, Rugby Football League and Tour of Britain cycling events. The Tour of Britain, which on many days saw him scheduled for eight stages, was canceled after Thursday’s fifth stage, and the classification leader at the time was subsequently declared the winner of those competitions.
Formula 1 will host the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday with three teams with strong ties to the UK – Aston Martin, McLaren and Williams.
“I am very saddened to hear about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” said George Russell, the British member of the Mercedes F1 team and fourth in the driver rankings. message Share on social media. “Her dedication to our country and her gracious leadership have inspired so many generations in the UK and around the world.”
Other prominent British athletes, including Harry Kane, Rio Ferdinand, Mo Farrar, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, also paid tribute to Elizabeth online.
“My thoughts are with the royal family at this very difficult time,” tweeted Kane, 29, the captain of England’s national football team. “The Queen has been an amazing inspiration and will be remembered for her incredible years of service to this country. Rest in peace, Your Majesty.”