The 1978 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1978, was the 16th regional championship held by

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. The competition was held in

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and took place from 20 May to 30 May 1978. won the gold medal and the silver medal while won the bronze.

First stage

Group A

Group B

Group C

Second stage

Championship Group

8th to 13th Group

Final standings

External links

FIBA Europe profile

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1978 in Polish women's sport International women's basketball competitions hosted by Poland May 1978 sports events in Europe

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