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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Anthony France

London Muslim fun run ‘reviewing policies’ after over-12 girls ban sparks uproar

A Muslim charity run that stopped women and girls over 12 from taking part is “reviewing its policies” after a backlash.

More than a thousand people took part in the event held in London’s Victoria Park last month which was billed as a “family friendly” and “inclusive 5km race” welcoming “runners and supporters of all ages and abilities”.

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