The supervisory board of the copper giant KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. has officially appointed Remigiusz Paszkiewicz as president of the management board, ending the period of leadership vacuum in the company. Simultaneously, a dispute has erupted in the sports world over the construction of a modern luge track for PLN 120 million. The Ministry of Sport is pushing the investment, while Adam Małysz questions the rationale for the continued operation of the Polish Ski Association in its current form.

Stabilization of Leadership at KGHM

Remigiusz Paszkiewicz has taken the helm of the copper giant after a period of serving as acting head.

Dispute Over Sports Budget

The investment in a PLN 120 million luge track has divided the sports community and drawn criticism from experts.

Specter of Małysz's Departure

Adam Małysz suggested resignation from the position of president the PZN due to a lack of systemic changes in sports.

Boycott of Russian Athletes

More countries are joining the boycott of sports ceremonies in a gesture of solidarity with attacked Ukraine.

The Supervisory Board of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. has concluded the recruitment process, resulting in Remigiusz Paszkiewicz becoming the company's president for the 12th term. Paszkiewicz, who has been serving as the acting head of the conglomerate since January, won the competition against over a dozen other candidates. The new president is an experienced manager, known for leading entities such as PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe and ANWIL S.A.. The decision was made by a majority vote, though it was not unanimous. The company currently faces operational challenges, including fluctuations in raw material prices and the need to implement ambitious investments supported by bonds issued on the Catalyst market. KGHM Polska Miedź S.A., founded in 1961, is one of the world's leading producers of copper and silver, playing a key role in the Polish mining and energy sector. Simultaneously, significant announcements were made in the sports sector. The Ministry of Sport has declared the construction of a modern luge-bobsleigh track, the cost of which is estimated at approximately PLN 120 million. Although the minister noted that this amount is only a fraction of the originally estimated costs, the investment has sparked controversy. Zbigniew Boniek expressed outrage at spending public money on such a niche facility. At the same time, Adam Małysz, president of the Polish Ski Association, suggested the possibility of resigning from his position, criticizing the lack of prospects for infrastructure development and training problems. 120 mln zł — planned cost of the bobsleigh track construction On the international stage, tension is mounting regarding upcoming sports events. Countries forming the anti-Russian coalition are increasingly announcing a boycott of the opening ceremonies of events where athletes from Russia and Belarus are allowed to compete. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has appealed against the politicization of sport, but Ukraine and other countries maintain a hardline stance, refusing to participate in official ceremonies alongside representatives of aggressor states. „Muszę się głęboko zastanowić, czy jest sens dalej w to brnąć.” (I need to think deeply about whether it makes sense to continue down this path.) — Adam Małysz „Russi e bielorussi come tutti gli altri, non politicizziamo.” (Russians and Belarusians like everyone else, let's not politicize.) — IPC

Mentioned People

  • Remigiusz Paszkiewicz — Newly appointed president of the management board of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.
  • Adam Małysz — Legendary ski jumper, current president of the Polish Ski Association.
  • Zbigniew Boniek — Former footballer and president of the Polish Football Association, criticized spending on the luge track.