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 request submitted by the athletes, 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 performances achieved for which the lifetime pension is requested

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