Called up for the first time to the Romanian national handball team, she signed the contract until 2029
Article by Maria Olteanu – Published Saturday, February 21, 2026, 6:53 p.m. / Updated Saturday, February 21, 2026, 6:54 p.m.
On Saturday, Romania's national coach, Ovidiu Mihăilă, former coach at SCM Craiova until a few days ago, when he was replaced by Costică Buceschi, announced the group of players he will bet on for the matches against Slovakia, from March, in the EHF Euro Cup.
On his list is also the young Orsolya Mozes, who only a few hours away from when she found out about the call-up to the first representative team, signed the extension of the contract with SCM Craiova. This is legitimized at the formation in Bănie from the summer of 2024.
Orsolya Mozes signed the extension until 2029
SCM Craiova, the club she belongs to, announced on Saturday afternoon that the player signed a new commitment with the white-blue team, valid until 2029.
“Double excellent news for SCM Craiova! We are proud to announce that our player, Orsolya Mozes, has been called up to the Romanian national handball team for the first time!
It is a recognition of his work, seriousness and constant developments in our team shirt. We wish him much success and we are convinced that he will represent both Romania and SCM Craiova with honor!
At the same time, we are happy to announce that Orsolya Mozes has extended her contract with SCM Craiova, thus continuing her journey with our handball team. Congratulations, Orsolya! We are with you!“, announced the representatives of SCM Craiova.
Orsolya Mozes signed the extension until 2029 // photo: SCM Craiova Facebook
Romania national team, centralized internship in Oradea
The players of the Romanian national team will have a centralized internship in Oradea, between February 28 and March 8. During this period, there are also two games against Slovakia: the first away, on March 4, the second in Bistrița, on March 8.
On the list of Ovidiu Mihăilă, there are no less than 7 changes compared to the group called for the World Championship in the winter of 2025.
Thus, the players Yaroslava Burlachenko, Diana Ciucă, Diana Lixăndroiu, Orsolya Mozes, Beatrice Raicea, Ștefania Stoica and Alexandra Szoke (former Dindiligan) have now been summoned to the lot. Of these, only one is making her debut with the first national team, Orsolya Mozes, the player from SCM Craiova.
