The 1983 FIBA Under-19 World Championship (Spanish: 1983 Campeonato Mundial FIBA Sub-19) was the 2nd edition of the FIBA U19 World Championship. It was held in

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from 14 to 28 August 1983. The

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successfully defended their championship by winning the Gold Medal against the

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in the final day of the tournament, 82-78.

Qualification

Preliminary round

Group A

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Group B

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Group C

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Final round

Classification 9th-14th

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Semifinal round

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Bronze medal match

Final

Final standings

Awards

References

{{International youth basketball FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup 1983 in basketball 1983 in Brazilian sport International basketball competitions hosted by Spain Sport in Palma de Mallorca August 1983 sports events in Europe