Beard Liberation Front
Media Release
17th July
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Beard Campaigners welcome lifting of beard ban in Welsh boxing
Aaron Singh (BBC)
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has welcomed the decision to lift the ban on beards in competitive boxing in Wales. The decision follows a similar one in England, although internationally different standards apply.
The campaigners say that the ban on beards was not primarily about pogonophoba, the irrational fear of beards, but about concerns that beards could conceal injuries.
However in Wales this was challenged by Sikh boxers and the campaigners say a sensible decision has been reached.
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, in a few situations where beards are held to be not desirable and occasionally safe, there remain exceptions for cultural and religious reasons. This has been accepted here and it reflects a sensible approach to facial hair which still excites much prejudice in some areas.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49007583
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