Jakarta (ANTARA) – The sports world mourned the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Palace on Thursday and canceled a number of events such as cricket, golf and rugby, while others paid tribute with a minute of silence.

The Queen, Britain’s longest-serving monarch for seven decades, has died at her home in Scotland aged 96.

The ECB’s England and Wales Cricket Board has suspended Friday’s match between England and South Africa in the third Test taking place at the Ovals.

The PGA Championship at Wentworth, near London, was also suspended on Thursday afternoon local time when the sad news broke.

“Out of respect for Her Majesty and the Royal Family, the remaining BMW PGA Championship matches at Wentworth Club on Thursday have been suspended and the Wentworth Club flag will be flown at half-mast,” the European Tour said in a statement.

“In addition, there will be no BMW PGA Championship games on Friday and the golf course and practice facilities will be closed.”

Manchester United’s Europa League home game against Real Sociedad went ahead but was preceded by a minute’s silence before kick-off and the players wore black armbands.

The Premier League said it was “deeply saddened” to hear the news of the Queen’s death.

The English Football League said it would review upcoming matches in discussion with the UK government and the country’s wider sporting sector.

Horse racing has also suspended racing. “His Royal Highness was one of the greatest and most influential supporters in horse racing history. His interest in horse racing and horse racing continued throughout his life” , British horse racing authority BHA said in a statement.

Meanwhile, footballing legend Pele recalled his meeting with the Queen.

This news was broadcast on Antaranews.com with the title: The sports world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth