The sports world reacted immediately to the death of Queen Elizabeth by canceling a series of events in football, equestrian, cricket, golf and rugby while others observed a minute's silence during matches.
Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, died at the age of 96.
1- A cricket match between England and South Africa in south London was suspended on Friday while matches in the women's domestic cricket tournament in England were cancelled.
2- The English Football Association has canceled two matches that were scheduled for Friday, with the possibility of postponing more matches at the weekend. "A decision will be made on the remaining matches of the weekend after reviewing the official mourning procedures as well as further consultation with the authorities and other sporting bodies on Friday morning," the league said.
3- British media reported that the Premier League is also likely to make a decision on weekend matches on Friday.
4- At Wentworth, which hosts the prestigious BMW golf tournament, play was suspended on Thursday, and organizers canceled the second round on Friday. "The late Queen was an inspiration around the world... No matches will take place on Friday and the golf course and training facilities will be closed," officials said in a statement. Peter Forster, president of the Royal Golf Club, said the Queen's sponsorship of the club for 70 years was a "great honour". "After her accession to the throne in 1952, Her Majesty the Queen graciously accepted the sponsorship of the Royal Golf Club of St Andrews...Although she was not a golfer, Her late Majesty's sponsorship of the club for 70 years was a great honor for the members of the club."
5- A local rugby match was postponed on Thursday, while the Scottish Rugby Union suspended all domestic matches scheduled for the weekend.
6- The British Equestrian Federation suspended all events for two days.
7- The teams observed a minute of silence in the European Football League matches in which British clubs participated on Thursday, while the US Open Tennis Championship and the Formula 1 World Championship will do the same.
Sebastian Coe, president of the International Association of Athletics Federations, praised the Queen's successful role in organizing the 2012 London Olympics. "In the most important roles, she has shown exceptional leadership, wisdom and fortitude, which has left a great impression on all of us, especially in the sports sector," Coe said. London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
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