1983 FIBA World Championship for Women
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The 1983 FIBA World Championship for Women was hosted by the Brazil from 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
23x15px Brazil – host |
Final standings
| # | Team |
|---|---|
 1 |
 Soviet Union |
 2 |
 United States |
 3 |
 China |
| 4 |  South Korea |
| 5 | 23x15px Brazil |
| 6 |  Bulgaria |
| 7 |  Poland |
| 8 |  Yugoslavia |
| 9 |  Canada |
| 10 |  Cuba |
| 11 |  Australia |
| 12 |  Japan |
| 13 |  Peru |
| 14 |  Zaire |
Awards
| 1983 World Championship Winner |
|---|
 Soviet Union Sixth title |
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