2004 FIB WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WOMEN

Lappenranta, Finland, 18-22 February

The very first World Championship for women! Two World Cup tournaments for national teams have been played a few years ago. But now it is time for a real World Championship! The tournament was decided in Lappeenranta (Villmanstrand), Finland. Five nations were represented in this historic tournament. The home nation Finland and Russia, Sweden, Norway and the USA.

Sweden was completely superior to the other nations, won all matches and what was worse, the team did not concede a single goal in the entire tournament. Four wins and 28-0 in goal difference! Great!