Daniel Obajtek praises Orlen reports, receives ironic response

Reports suggest that the National Stadium is set to change its title sponsor this autumn, with Orlen potentially replacing PGE. According to unofficial information obtained by Meczyki.pl, the venue is expected to operate under the name "Orlen Narodowy" starting in November. However, the deal has not yet been finalized, and Orlen has not officially commented on the reports.

Daniel Obajtek, the former president of Orlen and currently a Member of the European Parliament, addressed the news on his social media profile. He posted, "Congratulations, this is something the new team managed to achieve." This statement appeared to be a subtle jab at the current management, implying that this sponsorship deal was secured under his previous tenure or that the current team is merely finalizing existing plans.

Orlen's press office responded to Obajtek's comment with an ironic remark: "We don't want anything from Avon." This response suggests a dismissive attitude towards Obajtek's comment, possibly implying that Orlen's success is not dependent on past achievements or that Obajtek's involvement is irrelevant.

The news of the potential sponsorship emerged shortly after Orlen released its financial results. The company reported a net profit of over 15.8 billion Polish zloty in the first half of 2026, a significant increase of nearly 10.2 billion zloty compared to the previous year. Orlen also noted record profits from its foreign gas stations in the second quarter.