#Boxing ban for bearded fighters overturned in Wales – #Sikh

The 20-year-old Cardiff University student said he had “missed out on a lot of experiences” as he could not compete because of his faith.Welsh Boxing said the rule change would be introduced from 1 August.The Sikh principle of Kesh prevents the removal of any hair on the body, because it is considered sacred and a gift from God.Mr Singh, who is from the East Midlands but studies in Cardiff, told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast with Claire Summers it was a “very significant change”.”This means I can actual

Source: Boxing ban for bearded fighters overturned in Wales – BBC News