The cancellation of English football is total, meaning the Women’s Super League will not start as planned and grassroots matches will not be played. A statement from the Scottish Football Association said “all professional football matches” in Scotland would be postponed. Baseline games will be played, with teams encouraged to observe a minute’s applause or silence. Saturday’s St Leger races at Doncaster have been postponed until Sunday. However, cricket and golf hope to resume on Saturday, with the England and Wales Cricket Board meeting later to confirm whether England’s third Test against South Africa will go ahead. If the BMW International at Wentworth goes ahead, it is likely to be a 54-hole tournament. Rugby league at all levels will be played this weekend – including the Super League play-offs on Saturday. Although the situation remains fluid, football appears increasingly extreme. The Rugby Union Premiership announced on Friday that their matches on Saturday and Sunday would go ahead, with Friday night’s clash between Bristol Bars and Bath Rugby postponed by a day as a mark of respect. The Premier League said its decision came after a meeting of its clubs, in which tributes were paid to the Queen. “To commemorate her extraordinary life and service to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend’s round of Premier League matches will be postponed, including Monday evening’s match,” it said. League chief executive Richard Masters said: “We and our clubs would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty’s long and steadfast service to our country. As our longest-serving monarch, she has been an inspiration and leaves behind an incredible legacy after a lifetime of dedication. “This is an extremely sad moment not only for the nation but also for the millions of people around the world who admired her, and we join with all those who mourn her passing.” The English Football League has confirmed that its matches on Saturday and Friday will be postponed “as a mark of respect from the national sport on the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II”. There were no EFL games scheduled for Sunday. “This is in line with the approach the Premier League and FA will take with their fixtures this weekend,” he added. “Further information on how football, clubs and their supporters will commemorate Her Majesty’s reign will be confirmed in due course.” Earlier, the government told the Premier League and other sports that this weekend’s action could go ahead, but left the decision up to them. The St Leger meeting will be a nine-race card to ensure Britain’s older Classics and other major races lost as a result of the cancellations can take place. The scheduled race for Musselburgh Racecourse on Sunday will be canceled as a mark of respect for the Queen’s body to be laid to rest in Edinburgh. The Great North Run has announced that it will take place on Sunday. In a statement explaining her decision, she said: “The event has traditionally been a celebration of the extraordinary achievements of ordinary people, this year it will be an opportunity for us to come together and express our condolences, while celebrating the life of our extraordinary Queen. “The thousands of runners taking part are expected to raise around £25 million in much-needed charity donations, a fitting tribute to the Queen, who gave her life in the service of our country and its people.” However, another major grassroots event, the Richmond Runfest, has been forced to postpone its event as it passes through two sites that are part of Historic Royal Palaces. “This weekend was meant to be a celebration of months of education, fundraising and personal dedication,” she said in a statement. “However, with broken hearts we must adjourn.” Major sports held a meeting with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in a 9.30am call, before the official guidelines were released. Quick guide
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Thanks for your response. He told sports: “There is no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sports matches or to close entertainment venues during the period of National Mourning. This is at the discretion of individual organizations. “Out of respect, organizations may wish to consider canceling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral. They are under no obligation to do so and this is entirely at the discretion of individual organizations. “If sporting events or events are planned for the day of the State Funeral, organizations may want to adjust the times of the events so that they do not conflict with the times of the funeral and associated processions,” he adds. “As a mark of respect and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organizers may wish to observe a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem at the start of sporting events or matches and players may wish to wear black armbands. » The Football Association of Ireland has announced that all football in Northern Ireland scheduled for this weekend will not take place.
