The 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 Sport, to a lifetime pension. Following the athlete's application, the Ministry of Youth and Sport forwards the request to the national sports federation, which, within 3 days, certifies:

- the applicant's withdrawal from competitive activity;

- the achievements for which the lifetime pension is requested

The application, 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 performance athlete who receives a lifetime pension is required to notify in writing, within 30 days, the Ministry of Youth and Sport of their return to official competitive activity as an active athlete.