The 1979
Women's Junior World Handball Championship was the 2nd edition of the tournament and took place from 13 to 23 October in the
Socialist Autonomous Province of Kosovo
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The title was won by the Soviet Union who finished on top after winning four of their five games with East Germany finishing in second place.
Group stage
Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Final round
Group 7-12
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Group 1-6
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Ranking
The final rankings from the 1979 edition:
References
External links
{{Junior World Handball Championship
Women's Junior World Handball
Women's Junior World Handball Championship, 1979
1979
Events
January
* January 1
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Junior Handball
Handball in Yugoslavia
Handball in Kosovo