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FINA apologises for rejecting inclusive Afro hair swim cap from Olympics
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FINA executive director Brent Nowicki has apologised to inclusive swimwear brand SOUL CAP for the dismissal of their application to have their swimming caps certified for international competition – including the Olympics.
Following talks between Nowicki and SOUL CAP’s co-founder, Toks Ahmed, FINA has pledged to review its processes for all future applications and has encouraged SOUL CAP to reapply in the next submission window in September, offering their ‘full support’ throughout the process.
Following the conversation with SOUL CAP, FINA shared their Development Program Report, which outlined their $25.5 million (£18.7 million) investment into making swimming more accessible and inclusive across its 209 national member federations.
Following talks between Nowicki and SOUL CAP’s co-founder, Toks Ahmed, FINA has pledged to review its processes for all future applications and has encouraged SOUL CAP to reapply in the next submission window in September, offering their ‘full support’ throughout the process.
Following the conversation with SOUL CAP, FINA shared their Development Program Report, which outlined their $25.5 million (£18.7 million) investment into making swimming more accessible and inclusive across its 209 national member federations.
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