Divizia A (women's handball)
Appearance
Founded | 1933 1958 (in 7 players) | (in 11 players)
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First season | 1958–59 |
No. of teams | 27 |
Country | ![]() |
Confederation | EHF |
Most recent champion(s) | Gloria Buzău Minaur Baia Mare |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Promotion to | Liga Națională |
Official website | Romanian Handball Federation |
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The Divizia A is the second level of the Romanian women's professional handball system. The league comprises twenty nine 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 Gloria Buzău (Seria A) and Minaur Baia Mare (Seria B).[1]
See also
References
- ^ SCM Gloria Buzău și CS Minaur Baia Mare noile nume din Liga Națională.. 007sport.ro (in Romanian)