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Photos: Sports world pays tribute to Paris victims

Updated 16/11/2015 at 07:11 GMT

The world of sport has paid tribute to the victims of the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday evening with marks of respect paid across a wide range of major events.

Sweden and Denmark's national teams observe a minute of silence to honor the victims in the terror attack in Paris, before their Euro 2016 qualifier play-off first leg match at the Friends arena in Stockholm

Image credit: AFP

All sporting events in the Paris region were cancelled on Saturday as the French capital continues to come to terms with the tragedy.

The world of sport united behind Paris and respects were paid to the victims of the attacks in powerful ways at many events.

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Hungary v Norway, Euro 2016 qualifying play-off second leg:

Players of Norway and Hungary and fans take part in a minute of silence. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Brazilian Grand Prix:

Formula one drivers observe a minute of silence in tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks

During the minute's silence:

Formula one drivers observe a minute of silence in tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks, before the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix in Sao Paulo

During the drivers' parade:

Mercedes' Lewi Hamlton and fellow drivers parade with the french flag around the circuit to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris before the race

ATP World Tour Finals, London:

General view of Japan's Kei Nishikori and Serbia's Novak Djokovic, spectators and officials during a minute silence in memory of the Paris attacks

Sweden v Denmark: Euro 2016 qualifying play-off:

Sweden and Denmark's national soccer teams observe a minute of silence to honor the victims in the terror attack in Paris, before their Euro 2016 qualifier play-off first leg match at the Friends arena in Stockholm

Outside the stadium in Stockholm:

Friends Arena in Solna outside Stockholm is illuminated in the French colors red, white and blue in honor of the victims of the attacks in Paris

During the minute's silence:

Sweden and Denmark's national soccer teams observe a minute of silence to honor the victims in the terror attack in Paris, before their Euro 2016 qualifier play-off first leg match at the Friends arena in Stockholm

Seattle Seahawks v Arizona Cardinals:

French flags on the video screen and field during a moment of silence for Paris terrorist attack victims before a NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field

Nashville Predators v Winnipeg Jets:

Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets players along with fans observe a moment of silence in tribute to the victims of the attacks in Paris prior to the game at Bridgestone Arena

Air Force Falcons v Utah State Aggies:

An Air Force parachuter flies onto the field before the game with a French flag in honor of the victims of the November 13th terror attacks in Paris before the game between the Air Force Falcons and the Utah State Aggies at Falcon Stadium

UNICEF 'For the Children' match at Old Trafford:

General view as the players and fans pause during a minutes silence in memory of the Paris attacks before the match

Saracens v Toulouse: European Rugby Champions Cup:

Toulouse players during a minutes silence in memory of the Paris attacks before their game with Saracens

England v New Zealand, Third Test:

England and New Zealand players pause during a minute's silence in memory of the Paris attacks before the match

Australia v New Zealand, Second Test:

Members of the New Zealand and members of the public pay tribute to those killed in the Paris attacks before the start of the second day of the second cricket test against Australia at the WACA ground in Perth

Peru v Paraguay, World Cup qualifier:

Peru's players observe a minute of silence for victims of attacks in Paris, before their 2018 World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay at Nacional stadium in Lima

Washington Capitals v Calgary Flames

Notre Dame v St Francis, Indiana:

A student holds a sign in recognition of the attacks in Paris before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the St. Francis Red Flash at the Purcell Pavilion

BMW Masters, Shanghai:

Patrick Reed (L) of the U.S. and Kristoffer Broberg (2nd R) of Sweden stand next to a peace symbol featuring Eiffel Tower, which is placed in tribute to victims of Friday's Paris attacks, during the BMW Masters 2015 golf tournament at Lake Malaren Golf Cl

Portsmouth v AFC Wimbledon:

General view as players and fans pause during a minute's silence in memory of the Paris attacks before the match

Further tributes are to be paid at sporting events around the world with respects paid to the Paris victims.

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