Wikipedia - CS Medgidia
Clubul Sportiv Medgidia, commonly known as CS Medgidia, or simply as Medgidia, is a Romanian sports club from Medgidia, Constanța County, Romania, founded in 1952.
Its professional football club currently play in the Liga IV. Apart from football the club also competes in handball, volleyball, wrestling, boxing, arm wrestling, swimming, chess, and rugby.
History
CS Medgidia was founded in 1952 as Cimentul Medgidia (Medgidia Cement), name that was in close contact with the club's owner Medgidia Cement Factory. Over time the club was named also as Voința I.C.S. and Cimentul Voința being a team with constant appearances in the second and third tiers. The local rival of Cimentul was I.M.U.M. Medgidia, club named over time also as I.M.U.M. C.S. Școlar and Progresul C.S.Ș.
1999–2000 season of Divizia C was the last one for the club under the name of Cimentul, in the summer of 2000 the club was renamed as CSM Medgidia. In 2002 the club promoted back in Liga II, but after two seasons chose to sell its place to Liberty Salonta and continued to play in the Liga III until 2010, when the club withdrew from championship, then being dissolved.
In the summer of 2017, the team was re-founded as CS Medgidia and was enrolled in the Liga IV, promoting back in the Liga III after only one season.
The team's colors are typically represented in their home kits, which reflect the pride of the city and its rich cultural heritage. CSM Medgidia plays its home matches at the Stadionul CSM Medgidia, a venue that provides an intimate atmosphere for fans to rally behind their team.
With a focus on teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship, CSM Medgidia aims to achieve success on the field while also promoting the values of fair play and community engagement. The club's youth academy plays a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of soccer players, ensuring a bright future for both the team and the sport in the region.
As CSM Medgidia continues to grow and evolve, it remains dedicated to its mission of excellence in Romanian football, striving for higher achievements and a lasting legacy in the sport.