1978 Women's Softball World Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | El Salvador |
| Teams | 15 |
| Defending champions | United States (1974) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | United States (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Canada |
| Third place | New Zealand |
| Fourth place | Republic of China |
← 1974 1982 → | |
The 1978 ISF Women's World Championship for softball was held in October 1978 in San Salvador, El Salvador.[1]
Canada was given the hosting rights for the tournament in 1975. However the Canadian government withdrew financial support upon learning Taiwan (Republic of China) will be joining.[2] The tournament was later considered to be held in Nagoya, Japan. However Japan also withdrew following pressure by China, which objects to the participation of Taiwan.[2][3]
South Africa and Rhodesia were dissuaded by the International Softball Federation from accepting their invitations.[4]
United States are the champions.[5]
Final round
| Final | ||
| 22 October | ||
| United States | 4 | |
| Canada | 0 | |
| Bronze medal game | ||
| 22 October | ||
| New Zealand | 4 | |
| Republic of China | 2 | |
Final standings
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Canada | |
| New Zealand | |
| 4 | Republic of China |
| 5 | Australia |
| 6 | Netherlands |
| 7 | Bahamas |
| 8 | Italy |
| 9 | Belize |
| 10 | El Salvador |
| 11 | Puerto Rico |
| 12 | Guatemala |
| 13 | Panama |
| 14 | Zambia |
| 15 | Nicaragua |
References
- ^ "WSX International Records". Softball New Zealand. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ a b "World Softball Tourney Shifted". The Pittsburgh Press. 16 April 1978. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Softball change". Press. 27 May 1978. p. 23. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "S. Africans will not compete". Press. 11 September 1978. p. 22. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "U.S. captures softball crown". The Phoenix. 24 October 1978. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Standings - IV Women's Softball World Championship 1982". World Baseball Softball Confederation. Retrieved 3 March 2025.