| Founded | 1933 (in 11 players)  1958 (in 7 players)  | 
|---|---|
| Inaugural 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 | 
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]
See also
References
- ↑ Divizionara A – CSM Bacău promovată matematic în Liga Zimbrilor. csmbacau.ro (in Romanian)
 - ↑ 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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