The Romanian Handball Federation () (FRH) is the governing body of

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. It is based in

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. FRH is led by 6 departments.

History

* The official rules of the game are written and published by Karl Schelenz in

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(1919). * On 17 June 1921, the first game of handball takes place in

. The game was played at the Central Stadium

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. It was organized by professor Wilhelm Binder, and the teams were two local high schools: Brukenthal High School and Girls High School. * In 1931,

will organize the first major competition: Transylvania Cup. * In 1933, handball is added to the existing Romanian Volleyball and Basketball Federation becoming Romanian Volleyball, Basketball and Handball Federation (FRVBH). * In 1934, Transylvania Cup becomes Handball National League. The league is formed from three sub-divisions based on their location: North League (

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), West League (

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) and South League (

and Ploieşti). * In 1936, Romanian Handball Federation is founded as an independent governing body.

Competitions

The Romanian Handball Federation organizes the following handball leagues: * Romanian First League of Men's Handball * Romanian First League of Women's Handball *

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* Division A Women's Handball * Juniors League I Men's Handball * Juniors League I Women's Handball * Juniors League II Men's Handball * Juniors League II Women's Handball * Juniors League III Men's Handball * Juniors League III Women's Handball It also organizes the

Romania men's national handball team The Romania men's national handball team is governed by the Romanian Handball Federation () and takes part in international handball competitions. Romania was for many decades the most successful nation in handball with 4 gold ...

and the

Romania women's national handball team The Romanian women's national team represents Romania in senior women's international handball and is controlled by the Romanian Handball Federation, the governing body for handball in Romania. It competes in the three major intern ...

and also Carpathian Trophy.

Presidents

References

External links

* {{Authority control Handball in Romania

Sports organizations established in 1936