Divizia A (men's handball)

The Divizia A is the second level of the Romanian men's professional handball system. The league comprises twenty one teams.

Divizia A
Founded1933 (1933) (in 11 players)
1958 (1958) (in 7 players)
Inaugural season1958–59
No. of teams21
CountryRomania
ConfederationEHF
Most recent
champion(s)
Știința Municipal Bacău
CSM Oradea
(2018–19)
Level on pyramid2
Promotion toLiga Națională
Official websiteRomanian Handball Federation
Current sports event 2018–19 Divizia A

History

This sport was first played in Romania in 1920. After a visit in Germany, a few physical education teachers introduced this sport in their classes. The Divizia A was founded in 1933 (in 11 players) and in 1958 in the current format with 7 players. The current champions are Știința Municipal Bacău (Seria A) and CSM Oradea (Seria B).[1][2]

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