2001 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women

The 2001 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women (Czech: Mistrovství světa FIBA žen do 19 let 2001)took place in the 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 82–80 in the final.

Venues

 * Brno

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


 * FIBA Africa (1)
 * FIBA Americas (3)
 * FIBA Americas (3)


 * FIBA Asia (2)
 * FIBA Oceania (1)
 * FIBA Oceania (1)
 * FIBA Oceania (1)


 * FIBA Europe (4+1)
 * (Hosts)