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The company recently said that the international governing body for swimming rejected an application for their caps to be certified for use at competitions, claiming that the caps don&#8217;t follow &#8220;the natural form of the head.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYoung black swimmers are \u2018disappointed and heartbroken\u2019 by a decision to ban a swimming cap from the Olympics that&#8217;s made to cover their hair,\u201d said petition starter, <strong>Sabrina Thompson Mitchell<\/strong>. \u201cIt is 2021. No one has time to support racist and biased bans such as this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>FINA has already received criticism and backlash for this decision, claiming racial bias, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/fina-releases-statement-saying-it-is-reviewing-competition-ban-on-soul-cap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said that they are reviewing the cap<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From FINA:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>FINA is committed to ensuring that all aquatics athletes have access to appropriate swimwear for competition where this swimwear does not confer a competitive advantage. FINA is currently reviewing the situation with regards to \u201cSoul Cap\u201d and similar products, understanding the importance of inclusivity and representation.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>There is no restriction on \u201cSoul Cap\u201d swim caps for recreational and teaching purposes. FINA appreciates the efforts of \u201cSoul Cap\u201d and other suppliers to ensure everyone has the chance to enjoy the water. FINA will also speak with the manufacturer of the \u201cSoul Cap\u201d about utilising their products through the FINA Development Centres.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>FINA expects to make its consideration of \u201cSoul Cap\u201d and similar products part of wider initiatives aimed at ensuring there are no barriers to participation in swimming, which is both a sport and a vital life skill.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Read the full petition <a href=\"https:\/\/www.change.org\/p\/international-swimming-federation-lift-the-ban-where-black-swimmers-cannot-wear-large-swim-caps-during-the-olympics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A growing petition is asking FINA to reverse the ban on a Soul Cap swimming cap that was created to cover the hair of young Black swimmers. 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