Inclusive swimming hats for Afro hair barred from the Olympics
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Black-owned swim brand SOUL CAP say their swimming caps for Afro hair have been rejected from major competitions, including the Olympics.
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Swimming caps for natural black hair ruled out of Olympic Games
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Swimming caps designed for natural hair banned from Tokyo Olympic
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Swimming caps designed for afro hair approved after Tokyo Olympic
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