The 1983 FIBA World Championship for Women was hosted by the Brazil from 1983. Soviet Union won the tournament, defeating USA 84-82 in the final.
| City | Venue |
|---|---|
| Brasilia | Nilson Nelson Gymnasium |
| Porto Alegre | Gigantinho |
| Rio de Janeiro | Ginásio do Maracanãzinho |
| São Paulo | Ginásio do Ibirapuera ( Ibirapuera) |
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Soviet Union |
| 2 | United States |
| 3 | China |
| 4 | Korea |
| 5 | Brazil |
| 6 | Bulgaria |
| 7 | Poland |
| 8 | Yugoslavia |
| 9 | Canada |
| 10 | Cuba |
| 11 | Australia |
| 12 | Japan |
| 13 | Peru |
| 14 | Zaire |
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