Soul Cap: Afro swimming cap Olympic rejection could be reconsidered after backlash

A decision not to allow swimming caps designed for afro hair at international competitions – such as Tokyo 2020 – could be reconsidered, after backlash.

Soul Cap said Fina, the water sports world governing body, had told them the hats aren’t suitable because they don’t follow “the natural form of the head”.

The comments sparked criticism from many swimmers with some saying it would discourage black people from the sport.

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