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  • TARGETING 4 MEETS: Dylan Carter

    Carter has medal focus for 2022

  • For the second year in a row, Trinidad and Tobago's Dylan Carter wins the Swammy Award for Central American & Caribbean Male Swimmer of the Year.

    2021 SWAMMY AWARDS: DYLAN CARTER WINS MEN’S CAC SWIMMER OF THE YEAR

  • Kael Yorke -

    Kael Yorke, Michael Ackee deliver creditable efforts at Jnr Pan Am

  • T&T cyclist Zion Pulido, who completed in the men's team sprint. Courtesy TTCF

    T&T Pan Am Juniors struggle continue

  • QUALIFIED FOR 400M FREE B FINAL: Nikoli Blackman

    4x100m freestyle swimmers reach Pan Am Juniors final

  • Dylan Carter

    Carter leads London Roar to relay gold

  • Dylan Carter, of Trinidad and Tobago, swims in a men's 50-meter freestyle heat at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in July in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)  Jae C. Hong

    Carter to skip FINA World Cup

  • HAVING FUN: Dylan Carter

    ISL relay gold for Carter

  • The International Swimming Federation (FINA) is reviewing the use of the "Soul Cap" after criticism that the caps designed for natural black hair are not permitted for use at the Olympic Games.  FINA had reportedly said that the caps were not permitted because they did not fit "the natural form of the head".  Soul Cap have produced products aimed at swimmers with "thick, curly, and voluminous hair", including afros and dreadlocks.  The United Kingdom based company have warned the rejection could discourage young black swimmers from participating in the sport.  "We hoped to further our work for diversity in swimming by having our swim caps certified for competition, so swimmers at any level don’t have to choose between the sport they love and their hair," Soul Cap’s owners Michael Chapman and Toks Ahmed-Salawudeen said on Instagram.  "For younger swimmers, feeling included and seeing yourself in a sport at a young age is crucial.   "FINA’s recent dismissal could discourage many younger athletes from pursuing the sport as they progress through local, county and national competitive swimming.  "We feel there’s always room for improvement, but there’s only so much grassroots and small brands can do – we need the top to be receptive to positive change.  "A huge thanks to all who have supported us and our work so far.  "We don’t see this as a set back, but a chance to open up a dialogue to make a bigger difference."  The Black Swimming Association said the FINA’s position had reflected the lack of diversity in elite swimming, as well as a reluctance to change.  According to Swim England, 95 per cent of black adults and 80 per cent of black children in England do not swim.  Only two per cent of regular swimmers in the country are black.   FINA said it has acknowledged reactions over the use of the Soul Cap in competitions and has pledged to review the situation.  The governing body said it would also speak to Soul Cap over the potential of using their products as part of the FINA Development Centre.  "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," a FINA statement read.  "FINA is currently reviewing the situation with regards to 'Soul Cap' and similar products, understanding the importance of inclusivity and representation.  "There is no restriction on 'Soul Cap' swim caps for recreational and teaching purposes.   "FINA appreciates the efforts of 'Soul Cap' and other suppliers to ensure everyone has the chance to enjoy the water.  "FINA will also speak with the manufacturer of the 'Soul Cap' about utilising their products through the FINA Development Centres.  "FINA expects to make its consideration of 'Soul Cap' 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.”  Soul Cap has previously partnered with British swimmer Alice Dearing.  Dearing is set to become the first black woman to represent Britain in swimming at the Olympic Games, after qualifying for Tokyo 2020 last month in the marathon swim event.  British swimmer Alice Dearing previously partnered with the brand ©Getty Images

    FINA to review use of Soul Cap after products for natural black hair not permitted at Olympics

  • Alice Dearing, the co-founder of the Black Swimming Association, competing at the Manchester International Swimming Meet in February. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images

    Swimming caps for natural black hair ruled out of Olympic Games

  • Simone Manuel of the United States and Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden compete during the 2017 FINA World Championships. Al Bello/Getty Images

    Athletes will not be allowed wear swim caps created for natural hair while competing in the upcoming Olympics

  • 55.27 CLOCKING: Dylan Carter

    Backstroke silver for Carter

  • 2016 gold medalist Ashleigh Johnson talks about what it took to become first African American on U.S. Olympic women's water polo team. SPORTSPULSE, USA TODAY

    'A lot of history': IOC creates NFT versions of past Olympic pins for Summer Games in Tokyo

  • T&T swimmer Dylan Carter

    Carter sets off

  • TT‘s Dylan Carter was awarded the TT Olympic Committee’s (TTOC) Senior Sportsman of the Year, at the TTOC awards, on Tuesday. (AFP PHOTO) - (AFP PHOTO)

    Carter: TTOC award serves as added motivation

  • Dylan Carter.

    Work balance

  • Josiah Parag takes part in the Amateur Swimming Association of Trinidad and Tobago's Boys 200m individual medley long course trials, at the National Aquatic Centre, Couva, on Monday night. - Lincoln Holder

    Over 20 years later, Cropper's freestyle records still stand

  • ON THE GO: Swimmer Cherelle Thompson gets into stride during a training session at the National Aquatic Centre (NAC) in Balmain, Couva, yesterday. —Photos: ROBERT TAYLOR"

    Carter, Thompson fine-tune ahead of ASATT time trials

  • TT swimmer Dylan Carter -

    Carter driven to succeed despite pandemic

  • Dylan Carter -

    Olympic-bound Carter returns home today

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