Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Olympic authorities have banned a swimming cap designed to protest afro hair, leaving many athletes “heartbroken”.The Games kick off in Tokyo on 23 July, with aquatic events forming a huge part of the schedule.With participants travelling from around the world to represent their country, some will be sporting haircuts including dreadlocks.They were hoping to use a product from Soul Cap, who make a protector for this hairstyle as well as afros, weaves, hair extensions and braids as well as third and curly hair.But FINA, the international governing body recognised by the Olympics, has rejected their application to accept the hair covers.The organisation argued that the caps were not.
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