Divizia A (women's handball)

The Divizia A is the second level of the Romanian women's professional handball system. The league comprises twenty nine teams.

Divizia A
Current season, competition or edition:
2018–19 Divizia A
Countries
ConfederationEHF
Founded1933 (1933) (in 11 players)
1958 (1958) (in 7 players)
First season1958–59
Number of teams27
Promotion toLiga Națională
Levels on pyramidLevel 2
Domestic cup(s)Cupa României
Current championsGloria Buzău
Minaur Baia Mare (2017–18)
WebsiteRomanian Handball Federation

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 Gloria Buzău (Seria A) and Minaur Baia Mare (Seria B).[1]

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