The 1972 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1972, was the 13th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in

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. won the gold medal and the silver medal while won the bronze.

First stage

Group A

Group B

Second stage

Championship Group

7th to 12th Group

Final ranking

External links

FIBA Europe profile

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EuroBasket International women's basketball competitions hosted by Bulgaria

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