Sporting world reacts to Paris terror attacks
Following yesterday’s horrific terror attacks in Paris that left at least 128 dead and hundreds more injured, the world of sport has united to pay tribute and mourn the many victims.
In a heartening demonstration of solidarity, sport has come together in a show of strength, with the world still reeling in the aftermath of the worst terror attack in Europe for over a decade. Respects were paid to the hundreds of victims: minutes of silence were observed across a host of different sporting events worldwide.
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A number of sporting fixtures were postponed after the attacks, which were branded “an act of war” by President Francois Hollande. The French president has now raised the security threat level to its highest level and declared a nationwide state of emergency.
President Hollande was present at the Stade de France when three suicide bombers detonated explosives outside the ground on Friday. A further five attackers wrought havoc in other terrifying incidents in the French capital’s night of horror.
Teams and players the world over showed their solitary with the French people:
1. Ice Hockey
The National Anthem is playing, but tonight our thoughts are with Paris. 🇫🇷 #CapsFlames#PrayersForParispic.twitter.com/AVMIs81yWf
— Washington Capitals (@washcaps) November 14, 2015
2. Golf
@EuropeanTour pros at BMW Masters show their support for victims of Paris tragedy https://t.co/096zvSO1tnpic.twitter.com/9xalmeQaAy
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) November 14, 2015
3. UEFA
OFFICIAL: All UEFA games in coming days will have black armbands and a minute's silence following events in Paris pic.twitter.com/GtgbSqsMhd
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) November 14, 2015
4. Wembley
Football’s ability to transcends borders is its greatest appeal. #Wembley Stadium lit in French colours. #Parispic.twitter.com/cNHzbHVUDY
— Homefans (@HomefansSupport) November 14, 2015
5. Romain Grosjean (F1 Driver)
Thoughts with @eboullier & @RGrosjean
#Parispic.twitter.com/MEmXayFO2O
— F1 Daithí (@Racerx34) November 14, 2015
6. Cristiano Ronaldo
I can't be indifferent to the horror of the Paris attacks. My thoughts go to the victims & families. #prayers4parispic.twitter.com/6RxwdVTpOi
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 14, 2015
7. Maria Sharapova
Driving to O2 Arena, with Paris in my heart. #PrayForParispic.twitter.com/RMgMC4IieL
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) November 14, 2015
8. Argentina v Brazil (Football)
Brazil, Argentina draw 1-1 in #WorldCupQualifiers. 1 minute of silence observed for #ParisAttacks victims pic.twitter.com/P34PrRZoeK
— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) November 14, 2015