- Bougard has made a small political mark and decorated his shoes with a rainbow flag, wonderful that someone dares to do it that way, says Kajsa Bergqvist in SVT's broadcast.
Criticism has been directed at the IAAF having chosen to post the championship in Qatar for several reasons. One is the oppressive laws against LGBTQ people. Homosexuality is punishable by imprisonment and at worst death.
- 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, Kajsa Bergqvist said before the championship.