The meeting was held on the initiative of Minister of Sport and Tourism Jakub Rutnicki in response to the image crisis in Polish sport, caused by a sponsorship agreement signed by Radosław Piesiewicz, President of the Polish Olympic Committee, with a cryptocurrency exchange. The participants of the Friday talks unanimously adopted a statement drawn up during the meeting and expressing their strong disapproval of Radosław Piesiewicz’s actions.
 
The Ministry of Sport and Tourism is supporting the sports community in resolving the image crisis and implementing changes to prevent similar situations in the future. Our goal is to protect the image of Polish athletes – at present and in the future.
 
The meeting on Friday was attended by representatives of the following Polish sports federations: Aero Club of Poland, Polish Karate Union, Polish Mountaineering Federation, Polish Biathlon Federation, Polish Billiard Federation, Polish Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, Polish Boccia Federation, Polish Boxing Federation, Polish Bridge Federation, Polish Gymnastics Federation, Polish Golf Federation, Polish Ice Hockey Federation, Polish Field Hockey Federation, Polish Equestrian Federation, Polish Judo Federation, Polish Kickboxing Federation, Polish Cycling Federation, Polish Korfball Federation, Polish Basketball Federation, Polish Athletics Federation, Polish Archery Federation, Polish Figure Skating Federation, Polish Speed Skating Federation, Polish Motorboat and Water Skiing Federation, Polish Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, Polish Muaythai Federation, Polish Ski Federation, Polish Modern Pentathlon Federation, Polish Volleyball Federation, Polish Swimming Federation, Polish Weightlifting Federation, Polish Tug-of-War Federation, Polish Rugby Federation, Polish Snooker and Billiards Federation, Polish Cheerleading Federation, Polish Luge Federation, Polish Deaf Sports Federation, Polish Dance Sport Federation, Polish Sport Shooting Federation, Polish Chess Federation, Polish Fencing Federation, Polish Olympic Taekwondo Federation, Polish Table Tennis Federation, Polish Tennis Federation, Polish Rowing Federation, Polish Triathlon Federation, Polish Wrestling Federation, Polish Sailing Federation, Volunteer Water Rescue Service, Polish Handball Federation and the Academic Sports Federation.