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Liga Națională (men's handball)

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Countries
  
Romania

Number of teams
  
12

Level on pyramid
  
Level 1

Confederation
  
EHF

Relegation to
  
Divizia A

Founded
  
1933 (in 11 players)1958 (in 7 players)

The Romanian Handball League is the men's top Romanian professional handball league. The league comprises twelve teams.

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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 Liga Națională was founded in 1933 (in 11 players) and in 1958 in the current format with 7 players. The most successful team in history is Steaua Bucureşti with 28 titles. The current champions are Dinamo București.

Broadcasting rights

The matches are broadcast by Dolce Sport, Dolce Sport 2, Dolce Sport 3 and Dolce Sport 4.

Top scorers

  • 2015–16: Gabriel Florea – CSA Steaua București (221)
  • 2013–14: Claudiu Dediu – ASC Potaissa Turda (195)
  • 2012–13: Andrei Grasu – CS Universitatea Politehnica Timişoara (154)
  • 2011–12: Darius Apolzan – Energia Lignitul Pandurii Târgu Jiu (176)
  • 2010–11: Gabriel Florea – Energia Lignitul Pandurii Târgu Jiu (200)

    • References

    Liga Națională (men's handball) Wikipedia
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