“Remarkable woman”: This is how the sports world mourns the Queen

In Great Britain, competitions have been canceled and events paused. There was no play at the BMW PGA Championship on the golf course in Wentworth on Friday, after games were suspended on Thursday and the flags were flown at half-mast. The Tour of Britain for professional cyclists was canceled after five of eight stages.

National and international sports stars showed their sympathy, as did clubs and associations worldwide. The Queen, who died on Thursday at the age of 96, was honored as a great figure in world history and a promoter of sport. At the same time, they expressed their condolences to the royal family. Football The world association FIFA remembered the greatest moment in English football when Queen Elizabeth II presented the World Cup trophy to selection captain Bobby Moore in 1966. “The football community around the world mourns the loss of a global leader who inspired and encouraged everyone she met,” wrote FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Former FIFA boss Sepp Blatter described the Queen as an “extraordinary person, a rock for Great Britain over the past 70 years”.

The European Cup games with British participation began on Thursday evening with a minute's silence. “UEFA and European football are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one of the most respected figures in the world,” said association boss Aleksander Ceferin. “I have been a huge fan of Queen Elizabeth II since I first saw her in person in 1968.” Brazil legend Pelé The Queen will always be associated with the most memorable moment in English football - including handing over the World Cup to the winning team in 1966, the English national teams wrote. “We join the nation in mourning their loss,” said the FA. National player Jadon Sancho wrote on Twitter: “Thoughts and prayers are with the royal family at this sad time.”

Fellow selector Harry Kane said: “The Queen was an amazing inspiration and will be remembered for her incredible years of service to this country.” Former and current football stars also expressed their condolences. “I have been a huge fan of Queen Elizabeth II since I first saw her in person in 1968 when she came to Brazil to experience our love of football and experience the magic of the packed Maracanã (Stadium),” wrote Brazil legend Pelé. Former England international and current TV pundit Gary Lineker said: “A truly remarkable woman who served her country with dignity, loyalty and grace.” “A truly remarkable woman who served her country with dignity, loyalty and grace.” Former England international Gary Lineker While former world champion Bastian Schweinsteiger and Englishman Jew Bellingham responded with a simple “rest in peace,” Mesut Özil called the Queen’s death “sad news from my former homeland.” Welshman Gareth Bale respectfully condoled: “Rest in peace, your highness.” Tennis The Queen was also remembered at the US Open. © APA/getty / JULIAN FINNEY

Spain's record Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal wrote on Twitter: "My most respectful, sincerest and deepest condolences to the Royal Family of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to the British people on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II." the court, Roger Federer, joined. “I am deeply saddened by the death of Her Royal Majesty. Their elegance, grace and loyalty to their duty will live on in history,” explained the Swiss. Motorsport World Association President Mohammed Ben Sulayem praised Elizabeth II as “undoubtedly one of the most respected heads of state who ever lived”. He continued: “Motorsport, and Formula 1 in particular, has its heart in the United Kingdom and the Royal Family has strongly supported and promoted the sport over the years.” Track & Field World association head Sebastian Coe verbally bowed to the Queen's life's achievements. She was such a beloved constant in the lives of so many people for so many years that it was difficult to understand that she was no longer with them. “In the most demanding of roles, she has shown exceptional leadership, grace, wisdom and fortitude and touched us across society, including sport,” said the two-time 1500-meter Olympic champion, who organized the 2012 London Olympics. He will never forget their total commitment to the success of the Games. “Meeting her was one of the greatest honors of my life.” Four-time long-distance Olympic champion Mo Farah Four-time long-distance Olympic champion Mo Farah, who was knighted by the Queen for his successes, also expressed his condolences. “The Queen was loved all over the world and meant a lot to many people. Meeting her was one of the greatest honors of my life. “We will remember her warmth and dedication to the British people beyond her reign,” said the Somali native. Other sports The former fencing world champion Claudia Bokel wished that the Queen would rest in peace and posted a video on Twitter from the games in London in which Elizabeth II was ultimately parachuted into the stadium by a queen double with James Bond seemed. British boxing champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua also expressed their condolences. “Thoughts and prayers are with my Queen tonight, may God be with her,” Fury wrote, while Joshua wished her to rest in peace.

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“Remarkable woman”: This is how the sports world mourns the Queen

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the sports world also paused, with numerous stars and associations publicly expressing their condolences.

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