Divizia A (women's handball)
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| Founded | 1933 (in 11 players) 1958 (in 7 players) |
|---|---|
| First season | 1958–59 |
| No. of teams | 27 |
| Country | |
| Confederation | EHF |
| Most recent champions | Gloria Buzău Minaur Baia Mare (2017–18) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Liga Națională |
| Official website | Romanian Handball Federation |
The Divizia A is the second level of the Romanian women's professional handball system. The league comprises twenty nine 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 Gloria Buzău (Seria A) and Minaur Baia Mare (Seria B).[1]