Divizia A | |
Founded: | (in 11 players) (in 7 players) |
Inaugural: | 1958–59 |
Teams: | 21 |
Country: | ![]() |
Confed: | EHF |
Champions: | Știința Municipal Bacău CSM Oradea |
Champ Season: | 2018–19 |
Prem Season: | 2018–19 |
Levels: | 2 |
Promotion: | Liga Națională |
Website: | Romanian Handball Federation |
Current: | 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.
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]