Odznaka "Mistrz Sportu"

The “Master of Sport” Badge [Odznaka „Mistrz Sportu”] is a Polish ministerial decoration introduced by the Physical Culture Act of 3 July 1984 in the form of a badge, the design and award procedure for which were published the following year. It was intended to reward athletes distinguished by outstanding sporting achievements and exemplary civic conduct.

The title “Master of Sport,” which was awarded together with the badge, could be received by an athlete who met one of ten conditions:

held the international master class for at least 3 years, winning the title of Polish champion individually or as part of a team during that period,

held the master class for at least 5 years, winning the title of Polish champion individually or as part of a team during that period,

represented Poland at the Olympic Games,

represented Poland at the senior World Championships three times in different years,

represented Poland at the senior European Championships four times in different years,

won the title of senior world or European champion,

won medals at the senior World or European Championships twice in different years,

set a senior world or European record,

won the title of Polish individual…