| 6th FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Greece |
| Dates | 18–28 August 1981 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Venue(s) | (in 2 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (3rd title) |
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The 1981 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship (known at that time as 1981 European Championship for Cadets) was the 6th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship. The cities of Thessaloniki and Katerini, in Greece, hosted the tournament. The Soviet Union won the trophy for the third time and became the most winning country in the tournament.