Six years ago, CSM Targu Jiu were founded as an ambitious side, aiming for higher objectives than just playing in the Romanian second league.

Hailing from a city without tradition in women’s handball, but with some results in men’s handball, the team secured promotion to the first Romanian league at the end of the 2021/22 season. The club relies on a strong core of Romanian players, unlike most of the powerhouses in the league.