Ilie Bolojan, tras de mânecă de David Popovici: sportivii vor banii pentru medaliile obținute la Jocurile Olimpice. A apărut și o petiție online

David Popovici, recently returned from the European Swimming Championships, urged the Romanian government to pay Olympic medalists their promised rewards. An online petition titled "Pay Romania's Champions!" has been initiated due to the lack of response from authorities. Popovici emphasized the importance of timely rewards for athletes, highlighting that many do not have sponsors and rely on these payments. The total amount owed to athletes is approximately 20 million euros, according to the National Agency for Sport. The petition aims to ensure that the state fulfills its obligations to support athletes who represent Romania internationally.