The 1983 Women's Junior World Handball Championship was the fourth edition of the
tournament
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which took place in
France
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from 14 to 22 October 1983.
Sixteen teams competed in the competition from three continents with three nations debuting in the competition. The gold medal went to the
Soviet Union
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who claimed their third title after defeating
East Germany
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by five goals in the final.
South Korea
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finished in third after defeating
Yugoslavia
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.
Group stage
Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Second round
Group I
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Group II
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Placement round
Group III
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Group IV
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Placement matches
Fifteen place game
Thirteenth place game
Eleventh place game
Ninth place game
Seventh place game
Fifth place game
Third place game
Final
Ranking
The final rankings from the 1983 edition:
References
External links
{{Junior World Handball Championship
Women's Junior World Handball
Women's Junior World Handball Championship, 1983
1983
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Events January
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Junior Handball
Women's handball in France