Divizia A (men's handball)

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

The Divizia A is the second level of the Romanian men's professional handball system. The league consists of 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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