The International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not allow political protests during the Olympic competitions and in connection with award ceremonies.
But last week came new guidelines that still open up for certain positions before or after competition.
It gives the opportunity for, among other things, the football ladies to continue their tradition of kneeling against racism before their matches.
And so it seems to be.
- We have made a decision.
We will kneel, says Hedvig Lindahl.
"Completely natural for us"
The matter will be decided definitively only on Tuesday, at the match meeting the day before the premiere against the USA.
But the players' desire is given.
And for Hedvig Lindahl, it is obvious.
- I think that you should always, always, always, the times you get, be able to take a stand for human rights and against all injustices.
Sweden's team captain Caroline Seger said last week that it would feel logical to kneel if given the chance.
- It is as we have felt all along, it has been completely natural for us.
It is a question where we would like to show where we stand, said Seger.
Repeated cliché
The large sports organizations' constantly repeated mantra that politics and sport do not belong together is also starting to become obsolete, Seger continued.
- Of course, it is hoped that they will begin to understand that it is very much related, and that we should be allowed to have our opinions.
Then it is always a balancing act, because you can not think and think about just about everything.
But this is what it looks like now, and if we can be involved and influence and try to be role models and somewhere guide people's way of thinking in the right direction, then they want to do it as an athlete.
However, the IOC does not allow protests or the like during the medal ceremonies at the Olympics.
And markings against specific countries, organizations or ethnic groups will also not be allowed.