1978 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women

1978 EuroBasket Under-16 for Women
2nd FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women
Tournament details
Host nation	Spain
Dates	14 – 24 August 1978
Teams	15
Champions	Soviet Union (2nd title)
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The 1978 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women was the second edition of the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women. 16 teams featured in the competition, held in Cuenca, Spain from 14 to 24 August 1978.

The Soviet Union won their second title in a row.

In the PReliminary Round, the fifteen teams were allocated in two groups, one of eight teams and one of seven teams. The top two teams of each group qualified for the Semifinals. The third and fourth team of each group competed in the 5th-8th playoff. The fifth and sixth team of each group competed in the 9th-12th playoff. The seventh of each team competed in the 13th-14th playoff.

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