" I don't think it is possible to get away from a feeling of unease to be in a country where you are not accepted ".

This is how Kajsa Bergqvist, former high-jumper and SVT's expert in the changes from the Athletics World Cup, expressed himself as being in Qatar - a country where homosexuality is still illegal. Qatar hosts the World Athletics World Championships which runs between September 27 and October 6. Something that Kajsa Bergqvist, who is pronounced gay, is critical of.

- Some think it is good that they are forced to shed light on these issues. But I think the requirement should be to change the legislation and respect human rights before arranging major championships, ”she says.

Ambassador: "We are critical of discrimination"

At the same time, the issue is complicated. According to the Foreign Ministry, diplomatic relations between Sweden and Qatar are good. In 2014, the Swedish embassy was opened in Doha and several Swedish companies such as H&M, Volvo and Ikea are represented in the country.

Anders Bengtcen took over as ambassador to Qatar less than a month ago. He had previously not taken note of Kajsa Bergqvist's criticism, but says this about her statement:

- Generally, the Swedish attitude is that we are against all forms of discrimination and that is something we are accusing wherever we see this. We are critical of discrimination and legislation that discriminates against LGBTQ people, women and girls.

You yourself have said that the relationship with Qatar is important for Sweden, is it difficult to put this kind of criticism in the light of it?

- No, I think it is part of an open and good relationship that you can criticize these areas. It is important to have a dialogue about such things.

"A variety of issues where the development is positive"

At the same time, Anders Bengtcen believes that the issue is far too complex to give a brief account of.

- There are a variety of issues where developments in Qatar have been positive in many parts, but there are also problems. What is important to point out is that the trend is positive for many of these issues.