Minute's silence observed for HRH Queen Elizabeth II at SGP Denmark in Vojens
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Updated 12/09/2022 at 16:04 GMT
Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II died aged 96 on Thursday and respects have been paid across the sporting world. At the latest round of Speedway Grand Prix in Vojens, Denmark, a minute's silence was observed by fans and riders ahead of Saturday evening's event.
Minute's silence observed for Queen Elizabeth II at SGP Denmark in Vojens
Fans and riders observed a minute’s silence paying respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ahead of round 8 of the 2022 FIM Speedway Grand Prix in Vojens, Denmark.
The Queen died on Thursday aged 96 and sporting events across the world have either been postponed as a mark of respect or incorporated some form of tribute.
After the line-up of riders was announced at the Vojens Speedway Centre, the stadium fell silent with the Queen’s image projected on the giant video screen.
The Union Flag was also flown at half-mast, with a number also held up by the contingent of British fans in attendance.
Dan Bewley, Robert Lambert and Tai Woffinden are the three British stars who compete in Speedway Grand Prix this season and observed the silence alongside their fellow riders.
The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey, London on Monday September 19.
The government laid out advice to sporting bodies across the country: "As a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral."
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The 2022 Speedway Grand Prix will be available live and ad-free on discovery+ with live race action also on Eurosport 2.
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