Guvernul Niculescu propune plata premiilor restante pentru David Popovici și alți sportivi până în decembrie 2026

The Romanian government plans to prioritize the payment of overdue awards for athletes by December 2026, contingent on legal provisions and budget availability. This includes payments for Olympic champion David Popovici and other medalists. Additionally, the program aims to update the award distribution framework by January 2027 to reduce delays in payments. It also addresses funding for federations and clubs, linking financial support to performance outcomes. The program supports hosting the Women's Handball European Championship in December 2026 and the European Youth Olympic Festival in Brașov in 2027, covering necessary logistics and infrastructure.