'This legacy will last forever' - Sports fraternity pays tributes to Queen Elizabeth II after her passing away
Sports fraternity pays rich tributes to Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday (September 8) at the age of 96. UK's longest-serving monarch is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She has left a huge legacy as a period of national mourning has been declared.As a result, various ongoing sporting activities are being halted immediately post the Queen's demise as a mark of respect and mourning. The third and final Test between England and South Africa is being suspendedwith golf and horse racing (which was Her Majesty The Queen'sfavourite sport) following suit.
After her passing away, a statement from King Charles III read, "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”
“During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held,” it added.
Sporting fraternity have also joined in to mourn the passing away of Her Majesty The Queen ElizabethII with reactions pouring in from all corners. Here are some of the tributes:
Mark of respect worldwide
The members of the New York Yankees also observed silence in honour of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of their clash versus the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadiumin the Bronx borough of New York City. Moreover, Arsenal's UEFA Europa League (UEL) encounter versus FC Zurich had kicked off when the news of The Queen's demise spread like wildfire and, hence, a minute's silence was observed at half-time. Similarly, a minute's silence was observed at Old Trafford in the UEL face-off between Manchester United and Rad Sociedad, with players also wearing black armbands.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reactedto The Queen's demise. PM Modi tweeted, "I had memorable meetings with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during my UK visits in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings, she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi had gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture."
The Queen's health had deteriorated in the recent past and, hence, she had cut down on public appearances to a great extent. As a result, she had to also withdraw from a planned meeting with her senior political advisers on September 7 (Wednesday) before breathing her last on Thursday evening. Charles, erstwhile Prince of Wales, the eldest of her four children, becameking immediately post her passing away.