1983 FIBA World Championship for Women
| 1983 FIBA World Championship for Women | |
|---|---|
| 9th FIBA World Championship for Women | |
| Tournament details | |
| Host nation | Brazil |
| Dates | July 24 – August 6 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Venues | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
| Champions |
 Soviet Union (6th title) |
| Official website | |
| 1983 FIBA World Championship for Women | |
The 1983 FIBA World Championship for Women was hosted by the Brazil from July 24 – August 6, 1983. The Soviet Union won the tournament, defeating the USA 84-82 in the final.
Venues
| City | Venue |
|---|---|
| Brasilia | Nilson Nelson Gymnasium |
| Porto Alegre | Gigantinho |
| Rio de Janeiro | Ginásio do Maracanãzinho |
| São Paulo | Ginásio do Ibirapuera ( Ibirapuera) |
Participating Nations
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Semifinal round |
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Final standings
| # | Team |
|---|---|
 1 |
Soviet Union |
 2 |
 United States |
 3 |
 China |
| 4 |  South Korea |
| 5 | .svg.png){kind=small} Brazil |
| 6 | .svg.png){kind=small} Bulgaria |
| 7 |  Poland |
| 8 |  Yugoslavia |
| 9 |  Canada |
| 10 |  Cuba |
| 11 |  Australia |
| 12 |  Japan |
| 13 |  Peru |
| 14 |  Zaire |
Awards
| 1983 World Championship Winner |
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Soviet Union Sixth title |
References
International women's basketball | ||
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| Oceania | ||
Note: The Under-21 Championship is no longer held. | ||
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