Divizia A (men's handball)

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Divizia A
Current season, competition or edition:
2018–19 Divizia A
CountriesRomania
ConfederationEHF
Founded1933; 89 years ago (1933) (in 11 players)
1958; 64 years ago (1958) (in 7 players)
First season1958–59
Number of teams21
Promotion toLiga Națională
Levels on pyramidLevel 2
Domestic cup(s)Cupa României
Current championsȘtiința Municipal Bacău
CSM Oradea (2018–19)
WebsiteRomanian 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]

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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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