Great Britain observes powerful moment of silence to honor Queen Elizabeth II before EuroBasket match

After more than seventy years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II died in Scotland at the age of 96.

As the world mourned her death, many sporting events were postponed across the United Kingdom. The match in Milan between Great Britain and Italy at the EuroBasket tournament, however, was not postponed.

But before the game, both teams took the time to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II with an extended moment of silence.

It was a very powerful tribute at Mediolanum Forum before the two teams played each in the final game of the group phase before the knockout stage begins.

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