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sports club Naturalization, a solution for the Romanian sports

The Romanian government last week decided to grant Romanian citizenship to basketball player Ashley Walker and driver Simone Tempestini. According to government sources the move will allow their inclusion in the lineups of Romania's sides taking part in various international competitions.


Both athletes have applied for citizenship this year and their applications have been approved by the Committee for Citizenship within the National Authority for Citizenship, which ruled the applicants are meeting the legal criteria. Under the law, the Ministry of Youth and Sports had drafted resolutions granting the Romanian citizenship to the two athletes, which were later endorsed by the government.


Legislation passed last year has thus eased procedures for foreign nationals or people without citizenship with a significant contribution to the promotion of Romanian culture, civilization and spirituality to gain citizenship. The facilities can also benefit the foreign nationals who might contribute to the promotion of Romania's image through performances in sports, by representing Romania in international competitions or by simply expressing attachment towards the country and the Romanian system of values.


These legislation amendments are paving the way towards raising the value of our national sides with well-trained athletes. The first effects of the new legislation were visible at the Olympic Games in Rio. Wrestler Albert Saritov, a Chechen from the Russian Federation, who was granted Romanian citizenship this year, became bronze medalist in the free-style event of the 97-kilogram category. 



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