Leidy Lyons, a 12-year-old swimmer, was nearly disqualified for wearing a bathing suit with the slogan ‘Black Lives Matter’ at a swim meet at Superior High school in Wisconsin on Sunday.

Lyons created the bathing suit herself after Amir Locke was shot and killed while sleeping when police used a no-knock warrant.

According to Lyon’s mother, the official claimed that Lyon’s bathing suit violated USA Swimming policy against political language and told the young swimmer that if she did not change, she would be qualified.

The disqualification, however, was soon overturned by the Duluth Area Family YMCA, allowing the young swimmer to compete in the preceding events.

In addition to this, Duluth YMCA leaders also banned the volunteer official who disqualified the young athlete.

The Duluth YMCA has since released a statement that stands in solidarity with Leidy and her position.

The organisation has also committed to being anti-racist.

“The Duluth found area family YMCA is committed to being an anti-racist organisation and stands with BIPOC communities throughout the Northland and throughout our country,” the statement read.

“We know that all black lives matter and we will continue to work to educate ourselves, to stand against inequality, and to strive to be active allies in the ongoing fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion,” the statement added.