The high-performance athlete who has won a gold, silver, or bronze medal in individual or team events at the Olympic Games, or a gold medal at the senior world and European championships in Olympic events, is entitled, upon request and with confirmation from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, to a lifetime pension. Following the athlete’s request, the Ministry of Youth and Sports forwards the request to the national sports federation, which, within 3 days, certifies:

- the applicant’s retirement from competitive activity;

- the achievements for which the lifetime pension is requested

The request, accompanied by the note from the national sports federation, is forwarded to the Romanian Olympic Committee which, within 3 days, certifies that the achievement was obtained in an Olympic event. The high-performance athlete who receives the lifetime pension is obliged to notify in writing, within 30 days, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of their return to official competitive activity as an active athlete.