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Wigan's famous pie eating champs crumble over 'gobble-degook' new mask rules for the 'elite sport'

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Organisers of the World Pie Eating Championships have seen their plans for the 28th edition crumble before their eyes over "gobble-degook" covid restrictions - which don't make it clear whether contenders in the "elite sport" would need to wear a mask.

Tony Callaghan, piemaster and owner of Harry's Bar on Wallgate, Wigan, had to freeze his event plans for the second year running, after infection rates rose and saw rules on face coverings brought back by the government.

Although the pie-hole coverings don't need to be worn in hospitality settings, they are legally required in other places such as shops, cinemas, and indoor sports stadiums.

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