Divizia A (men's handball)
| Founded | 1933 (in 11 players) 1958 (in 7 players) |
|---|---|
| First season | 1958–59 |
| No. of teams | 21 |
| Country | |
| Confederation | EHF |
| Most recent champion(s) | Știința Municipal Bacău CSM Oradea (2018–19) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Liga Națională |
| Official website | Romanian Handball Federation |
| 2018–19 Divizia A | |
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
- ^ Divizionara A – CSM Bacău promovată matematic în Liga Zimbrilor. csmbacau.ro (in Romanian)
- ^ Handbal: CSM Oradea a învins Universitatea Craiova, a promovat în Liga Națională, dar nu va fi înscrisă în primul eșalon!. ebihoreanul.ro (in Romanian)