Updated: 23 September 2026 la 07:17. Articolul a fost revizuit pentru a reflecta informațiile disponibile la această dată.
David Popovici achieved the historic feat of winning two gold medals at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, in the 200m freestyle and 100m freestyle. Here is exactly how much he earned financially:
For more information about David Popovici, see also David Popovici impresses again in the 200m freestyle heats – another moment of glory for Romanian swimming, which provides additional details on the subject.
World Aquatics prizes (the international swimming federation)
- For each gold medal won, Popovici receives USD 20,000, meaning USD 40,000 for the two world titles.
National Sports Agency (ANS) prizes – Romania
- Under the Sports Law, a gold medal at the World Championships is rewarded with EUR 21,000, an amount that can be doubled by the president of the ANS.
- Therefore, for each gold medal, Popovici can receive up to EUR 42,000; for two medals: EUR 84,000.
Prizes from Dinamo Bucharest
- Under the regulations, the club with which he is registered can award up to 50% of the ANS prize for each gold medal.
- In practical terms, for two gold medals, the club can award between EUR 17,000 and EUR 33,000 per medal, or up to EUR 66,000 in total.
How much he actually received (realistic estimate)
| Source | Reward per gold medal | Total (2 gold medals) |
|---|---|---|
| World Aquatics | USD 20,000 | USD 40,000 (~EUR 36,000) |
| ANS (Romania) | EUR 21,000 (×2 possible) | EUR 84,000 |
| Dinamo club | up to ~EUR 21,000 | ~EUR 42,000 (max. 50% of ANS) |
- Combined, the two gold medals bring him approximately:
- EUR 36,000 from World Aquatics,
- EUR 84,000 from the state,
- up to ~EUR 42,000 from Dinamo, if the maximum amount is awarded.
- In total: between ~EUR 120,000 and ~EUR 140,000.
What the press is reporting
- According to DigiSport, Popovici received USD 44,000 for his 200m freestyle gold medal, comprising: USD 20,000 from World Aquatics, USD 12,000 from the ANS, and USD 12,000 from Dinamo.
- Similarly, equivalent amounts are awarded for the 100m gold medal.
- GOLAZO cites similar figures: USD 88,000 in total, or approximately ~EUR 80,000 from all combined sources for both medals, according to Golazo.
David Popovici adds two world titles in Singapore to his record, and the financial rewards reflect their significance:
- USD 40,000 directly from the competition (World Aquatics),
- EUR 84,000 from the state (ANS, possibly doubled),
- up to ~EUR 42,000 from Dinamo.
Ultimately, the estimated total amount he could receive stands between ~EUR 120,000 and ~EUR 140,000, excluding sponsorships, partnerships or other additional sources.
