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Remembrance Day is acknowledged at sporting events around the UK

By SSN HQ

Monday 14 November 2016 11:10, UK

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Respects were paid at Remembrance Sunday services across the country, including Truce Tournament Qualifiers at Wolverhampton and Aldershot

The world of sport paid their respects to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday.

Her Majesty the Queen led the nation's tributes at the Cenotaph in London's Whitehall on Sunday morning. In the afternoon, sports fans remembered those who have lost their lives in war at events and matches around the UK. 

At London's Olympic Stadium, a minute's silence was held before England's rugby league international against Australia.

EXETER, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 13: A remeberance parade is held prior to the start during the Anglo-Welsh Cup match between Exeter Chiefs and Cardiff Bl
Image: Buglers play 'The Last Post' ahead of the match between Exeter and Cardiff Blues

In Edinburgh, Hearts laid a wreath at their annual service at the Haymarket memorial.

Premier League academy players laid wreaths and took part in 'Truce Tournament Qualifiers' at military bases around the country.

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Players of Wasps and Worcester Rugby line up for a minutes silence of respect for Remembrence Sunday during the Anglo-Wel
Image: Wasps and Worcester line-up to pay their respects

Silences were observed before all Sunday's EFL games, plus rugby union's Anglo-Welsh Cup matches.

In France similar tributes were paid on the first anniversary of last November's terrorist attacks in Paris.

A silence was observed ahead of Top 14 rugby matches around France.

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