Traian Constantinescu, iconic coach for basketball in Oradea

Abstract

This paper work belongs to a cycle of articles which have as purpose to bring to the sport lovers’ attention a number of coaches, teachers, sportives, sports managers from Oradea who have obtained remarkable results on national and international level. After the introductory part, which refers to the motivation of the endeavor and importance of the paper work, it is presented coach Traian Constantinescu’s activity during the first years when, under his guidance, the female basketball team Crişul Oradea achieved their most valuable performances. A special place is granted to the years when Baschet Club ICIM Arad team, coached by Traian Constantinescu, won two national champion titles at seniors, participated to the Liliana Ronchetti Cup and European Champion Clubs Cup. There are also presented the results of Romania’s national teams which he trained and guided to the Balkan Championships, European Championships and University World Games. In the end, the article contains the enumeration of the distinction which were awarded to him as acknowledgement of his professional value and as appreciation of his merits.

Keywords

• Sport history
• personalities
• basketball
• Oradea