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The Black Swimming Association was
at the decision and called it a
backwards for black swimmers. It warned it would drive away swimmers from
backgrounds. BSA spokeswoman Danielle Obe said: "This will affect
and up-and-coming swimmers who might want to consider taking up
swimming." She added: "At the highest
, we're hearing that, 'we want the sport to be inclusive and representative; we want to have people of
in the sport, but we want them to join on
terms'. This will affect their decision because by and large, hair is a significant
, especially for women." The caps are allowed at all Swim England clubs and
.