Fixtures

Sweden Cup 09/06 13:00 14 UMF Stjarnan vs HC Minaur Baia Mare - View
Romania Liga Nationala 09/07 15:30 1 CSU Suceava vs HC Minaur Baia Mare - View
Romania Liga Nationala 09/17 14:30 2 CSM Constanta vs HC Minaur Baia Mare - View
Romania Liga Nationala 09/21 15:00 3 HC Minaur Baia Mare vs HC Vaslui - View
Romania Liga Nationala 09/28 15:30 4 Poli Timisoara vs HC Minaur Baia Mare - View
Romania Liga Nationala 10/05 15:30 5 HC Minaur Baia Mare vs CSM Focsani 2007 - View

Results

European League Qualification 08/30 15:00 14 CS Baia Mare v UMF Stjarnan D 26-26
Romania Super Cup 08/22 14:30 1 CS Baia Mare v Dinamo Bucuresti L 24-32
Romania Super Cup 08/21 11:30 2 CS Baia Mare v HC Buzau W 28-27
Romania Liga Nationala 05/17 14:30 26 HC Minaur Baia Mare v Dinamo Bucuresti W 33-26
Romania Liga Nationala 05/03 15:30 25 CSM Focsani 2007 v CS Baia Mare W 28-30
Romania Liga Nationala 04/26 15:00 24 CS Baia Mare v SCM Politechnica Timisoara D 33-33
Romania Liga Nationala 04/23 15:00 21 [4] CS Baia Mare v CS Potaissa Turda [3] L 25-27
Romania Liga Nationala 04/15 14:30 23 [5] CSM Constanta v CS Baia Mare [4] W 28-34
Romania Cup 04/12 11:30 50 CSM Bucuresti v Minaur Baia Mare W 23-27
Romania Cup 04/11 14:30 2 Dinamo Bucuresti v Minaur Baia Mare L 34-23
Romania Liga Nationala 04/06 14:30 22 [3] HC Buzau v CS Baia Mare [4] L 26-25
Romania Liga Nationala 04/03 14:30 20 CSU Suceava v CS Baia Mare D 36-36

Club Sportiv Minaur Baia Mare, commonly known as Minaur Baia Mare or simply Minaur, is a Romanian handball team based in Baia Mare, Maramureș County.

History

The team was founded on 15 May 1974 as Handball Club Minaur Baia Mare, becoming the first sports club in the country to specialize exclusively in handball. Its name, meaning 'Gold Mine,' refers to the gold mines around Baia Mare.

From the very beginning, Minaur has played exclusively in the first division of the Romanian handball championship. In the early years, they wore golden jerseys.[]

Minaur won its first Romanian Handball Cup in the 1977–78 season. In 1978–79, they reached the semi-finals of the EHF Cup Winners' Cup undefeated, with two victories, before being eliminated by SC Magdeburg. They finished as runners-up in the 1979–80 and 1980–81 seasons.[]

In 1980–81, they once again reached the semi-finals of the EHF Cup Winners' Cup but were eliminated by TuS Nettelstedt. During this period, Minaur was the only non-urban team in the Romanian league to compete internationally, often performing better than the Bucharest clubs.[]

In 1985, Minaur achieved Romania’s first international handball success by defeating the Soviet team ZTR Zaporizhzhia in the final of the EHF Cup. They repeated this triumph in 1988.[]

Twenty-four years after its founding, in 1998, the dream of every Baia Mare handball fan came true: HC Minaur became the champion of Romania! The following year, in 1999, they defended their title, becoming champions again. Their most recent championship win came in 2015.[]

Additionally, Minaur reached the semi-finals of the EHF Cup Winners' Cup in 1979, 1981, and 1986.[]

HC Minaur Baia Mare is a prominent Romanian handball team based in Baia Mare, known for its rich history and competitive spirit. Established in 2002, the club has quickly risen through the ranks of Romanian handball, becoming a formidable force in both national and international competitions. The team boasts a talented roster of players, skilled in both offensive and defensive strategies, and is renowned for its dynamic playing style and strong team cohesion. HC Minaur Baia Mare is committed to developing local talent and fostering a passionate fan base, making it a key representative of Romanian handball excellence.