The 2018 FIBA U16 Women's European Championship was the 30th edition of the Women's European basketball championship for national under-16 teams. It was held in

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, from 17 to 25 August 2018.

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won their first title in this age level after beating the

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in the final 60-52. It was Italy's first ever gold medal after six silver medals and seven bronze medals.

Venues

Participating teams

* (Runners-up, 2017 FIBA U16 Women's European Championship Division B) * * * (Winners, 2017 FIBA U16 Women's European Championship Division B) * * * * * * (Hosts) * * * * * *

First round

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Knockout stage

Bracket

5th place bracket

9th place bracket

13th place bracket

Final standings

All-Tournament Team

* Caterina Gilli (''MVP'') * Katerina Zeithammerova * Marta García *

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* Sude Yilmaz

References

External links

FIBA official website
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