Muslim College Wrestler Gets Waiver to Keep Beard

BUFFALO, N.Y.

A Muslim college wrestler in Buffalo who chose to sit on the sidelines rather than shave his beard was granted a waiver allowing him to compete with facial hair, the sports rules committee said Monday. Muhamed McBryde rejected a compromise that he be allowed to compete if he wears a face mask and chin strap.

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