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2001 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women

2001 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women
Tournament details
Host nation  Czech Republic
Dates July 14 – 22
Teams 12 (from 5 federations)
Venues (in 1 host city)
Champions  Czech Republic (1st title)
Tournament leaders
Players Teams
Points Japan Oga (25.4)  United States (88.1)
Rebounds Brazil Souza (10.9)  Russia (43.6)
Assists Czech Republic Uhrova (6)  Czech Republic (15.3)
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The 2001 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women took place in Czech Republic from 14 to 22 July 2001. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and Czech Basketball Federation.

Twelve national teams competed for the championship. Czech Republic came away with the Gold medal by defeating Russia 97-76 in the final.

Except Czech Republic, which automatically qualified as the host nation, the 11 remaining countries qualified through their continents’ qualifying tournaments:


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