Roger Federer lauded Queen Elizabeth II for “elegance” and “grace” as the sporting world closed to pay tribute to the British monarch, who died at the age of 96 on Thursday.
Friday’s sporting events in Britain, including Test cricket and the PGA Championship for European golf, were canceled out of respect.
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British horse racing leaders also pressed the pause button from the sporting world as a tribute to the late British monarch.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty, who met the Queen when she visited Wimbledon in 2010,” Federer tweeted.
Federer is an eight-time Wimbledon champion.
“His elegance, grace and devotion to duty will live on in history. I want to send my thoughts and condolences to the entire Royal Family and to Great Britain.”
“Most respectful, sincere and deepest condolences”, tweeted fellow tennis legend and two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal.
Brazilian football great Pele was among other sports stars who paid tribute.
He tweeted, “I’ve been a huge fan of Queen Elizabeth II since I first saw her in person in 1968, when she came to Brazil to see our love for football and a pack of Maracan magic. had experienced.”
“His works have marked generations. This legacy will live on forever.”
England and Wales Cricket The Board (ECB) said that there will be no third Test match between England and South Africa at the Oval in London on Friday.
Thursday’s first day in London was washed out without a single ball being bowled. The three-match series is tied at 1-1.
Play at the PGA Championship in Wentworth, near London, was suspended on Thursday evening after news of Monarch’s death broke and it was later confirmed that there would be no play on Friday.
The Cycling Tour of Britain, which ended on the Isle of Wight on Sunday, was called off completely after Thursday’s fifth leg.
Manchester United’s 1-0 home defeat in the Europa League against Real Sociedad went ahead on Thursday but a minute’s silence was observed before kick-off and players wore black sleeves.
The English Football League announced the postponement of Friday’s two scheduled matches, saying “a determination will be made regarding the remaining scheduled fixtures for this weekend after a review of official mourning guidance”.
running in mourning
It was reported that a meeting of governing bodies in various sports has been scheduled for Friday morning, where officials will set government guidance on the official 10-day mourning period.
It is understood that sports chiefs will be left to make their own decisions regarding the staging of the events.
The British Horse Racing Authority said the sport was in mourning for the Queen, who showed an intense passion for racing throughout her life.
“His Majesty has been one of the greatest and most influential supporters in the history of horse racing,” said BHA.
“His passion for racing and race horses shone through his life”.
The BHA’s statement said: “It is right, therefore, that all racing has been suspended for today and tomorrow as we begin to mourn the passing of Her Majesty and her extraordinary life and success in our sport and our country.” Remember your contribution.”
‘Seriously missed’
Former England captain and current World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont tweeted: “Her Majesty the Queen will be remembered as a much-loved, visionary monarch who deeply cared for all those under her rule, and the power to unite sport and communities was an ardent supporter.”
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the Queen had shown “extraordinary leadership, grace, wisdom and patience”.
“I will never forget his total commitment to the success of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” Coe said.
“She has been a source of continuity and comfort, and she will be greatly missed by all of us.”
The United States Tennis Association staged a moment of silence at the US Open in New York just before the start of the women’s semifinals.
A message on Twitter from Wimbledon, where the Queen previously served as a patron, read: “We would like to express our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family on the tragic passing of the Queen.”
The National Hockey League (NHL) of North America posted footage of the Queen’s ceremonial puck drop in the 2002 competition between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks.
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