The PiS settlement team has announced plans to file a formal report with prosecutors in response to media coverage concerning Agnieszka Piesiewicz, who is married to Radosław Piesiewicz, the president of the Polish Olympic Committee. The deputy head of the team, Katarzyna Kierzek-Koperska, conveyed on X late on a Monday that the intention is to alert authorities about possible wrongdoing tied to those reports and the information that has surfaced about the Piesiewicz family’s influence within financial institutions.
According to Kierzek-Koperska, the deputy chair of the PiS settlement team, the reports suggest that Agnieszka Piesiewicz secured a position as an advisor to the board of PKO Bank Polski SA through her husband’s political connections. She referenced the original spelling reported by the agency PAP, raising the question of whether Radosław Piesiewicz might have used his political friendship with high level officials to influence his wife’s career path.
The discussion extended to whether any personal or political leverage was employed to benefit the family. Kierzek-Koperska indicated that the team is examining whether there was any improper conduct connected to the use of funds from the Polish Olympic Committee. The scrutiny reportedly covers expenditures connected to supporting families of activists connected with the committee, potentially including the president, and how those funds were used in relation to athletes who depended on the committee for assistance. Roman Giertych, who heads the PiS faction within the team, noted that the report will be submitted to the Warsaw Prosecutor’s Office for review.
Statement from the Polish Olympic Committee President
Earlier, the Minister of Sport asked for documentation detailing the distribution of delegates from various associations to the Olympic Games in Paris. The deadline for submitting this information to the Ministry was set for 14 August 2024. Reports at that time suggested criticism about the conditions faced by athletes in comparison to the activists within the committee. A member of the team emphasized that the Polish Olympic Committee had not provided the requested information at that point and pointed out that official documents from the International Olympic Committee require disclosure of such details.
In a subsequent public statement, Piesiewicz promised that all documents would be released once all costs had been accounted for. The emphasis was placed on transparency and accountability, with the head of the Polish Olympic Committee asserting that there is nothing to hide and that every aspect of the committee’s funding and expenditures would be made clear to the public and the stakeholders involved.
The dialogue around transparency spurred reactions across the scene, as observers in Poland and nearby regions watched the unfolding events with interest. The discussions centered on governance within sports institutions, the role of political influence in appointments and funding, and the broader question of how sports federations manage the resources entrusted to them by the state, private donors, and the community of athletes. Opinions varied about the appropriateness of using political channels to advance personal or family interests, and about whether the measures taken by the PiS settlement team constitute legitimate oversight or political maneuvering after recent criticisms about resource allocation and member benefits.
As the situation continues to develop, commentators have stressed the importance of clear documentation, independent verification, and due process. The public has shown varying levels of interest, with some demanding full transparency and others urging restraint and careful consideration of the potential impacts on athletes, staff, and the broader ecosystem of Polish sport. The discussions also reflect a broader, ongoing conversation about governance standards in national sports bodies and the mechanisms by which accountability is enforced when concerns arise about financial stewardship and ethical conduct within organizations connected to major national events and public funds. The central issue remains the scrutiny of how money from national funds and the federation’s own resources are directed toward the well-being of athletes and the people who support them across generations.
In this climate, the PiS settlement team has reiterated its plan to bring any relevant information to the prosecutor’s attention and to pursue a transparent and thorough examination of all facts. The goal is to ensure that the governance of sports institutions aligns with the expectations of the public, athletes, and the international community that follows the Polish Olympic movement. The evolving narrative underscores the importance of integrity, accountability, and the careful handling of sensitive information in high profile investigations related to sports administration and public funding. The broader message remains that accountability should be unwavering and accessible to the people who rely on these organizations for excellence and opportunity in sport. The ongoing process is expected to clarify how the committee allocates resources and supports the athletes who are at the heart of Poland’s athletic ambitions. The public awaits further developments and the completion of a careful, credible review that will withstand scrutiny from all sides of the debate.
In Poland, observers note a continuing tension between governance, transparency, and how funds are spent in pursuit of athletic achievement.
Note: All information reflects ongoing reporting and official statements reported through mainstream outlets at the time of writing, with subsequent updates likely as investigations advance.