Just a few days before the World Championship, the captain of the Romanian national team signed until 2028

Being in an excellent period, Gloria Bistrita started today, November 24, to announce the squad for the next season. The first player announced by the Transylvanian team was Lorena Ostase, the captain of the national team, who will play until 2028 in Bistrita.

Lorena Ostase, in Gloria Bistrita's equipment for two more seasons in addition to the current one

After 3 seasons at Rapid Bucharest, the handball player originally from Vaslui made the decision to start the 2025-2026 edition at Gloria Bistrița, a group that evolves in the Champions League. Ostase quickly integrated into her new team, already contributing 33 goals and winning the admiration of the fans from Bistrita.

As a result, the 28-year-old player decided to stay at Gloria Bistrița and signed a contract valid until 2028. This announcement came a few days before Romania's first match at the Women's Handball World Championship.

This weekend, the tricolors were in the training camp in Bistrita, the city that hosted the Carpathian Trophy. Ostase had some solid performances, scoring 4 goals against Portugal, 6 goals against the Czech Republic and 5 goals in the win against Austria.

Therefore, the pivot of the national team collected 15 goals from 16 shots, consolidating his place as the starter in this position. The Bistriței gallery noticed Ostase's good play and encouraged her numerous times, calling her name and applauding her.

According to GSP sourcesGloria Bistrița is in a rebuilding period and secured the signature of goalkeepers Evelina Eriksson and Daciana Hosu, while Bianca Bazaliu, Cristina Laslo and Ana Maria Perseca will leave the group coached by Carlos Viver.

Lorena Ostase

Romania's schedule for the 2025 World Championship

• November 27, 19:00 » Romania – Croatia

• November 29, 19:00 » Romania – Japan

• December 1, 21:30 » Denmark – Romania