Divizia A (men's handball)

Divizia A
Current season, competition or edition:
2018–19 Divizia A
Countries Romania
Confederation EHF
Founded 1933 (1933) (in 11 players)
1958 (1958) (in 7 players)
First season 1958–59
Number of teams 21
Promotion to Liga Națională
Levels on pyramid Level 2
Domestic cup(s) Cupa României
Current champions Știința Municipal Bacău
CSM Oradea (2018–19)
Website Romanian Handball Federation

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

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]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Divizionara A – CSM Bacău promovată matematic în Liga Zimbrilor. csmbacau.ro (in Romanian)
  2. ↑ Handbal: CSM Oradea a învins Universitatea Craiova, a promovat în Liga Națională, dar nu va fi înscrisă în primul eșalon!. ebihoreanul.ro (in Romanian)
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