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

Founded	1933; 91 years ago (1933) (in 11 players) 1958; 66 years ago (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

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

• Women's Divizia A

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)

External links

• Romanian Handball Federation