1st FIBA Women's American Basketball Championship | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Brazil |
Dates | 6–13 August |
Teams | 8 |
Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Cuba (1st title) |
The 1989 FIBA Americas Championship for Women, was the first FIBA Americas Championship for Women regional basketball championship held by FIBA Americas, which also served as Americas qualifier for the 1990 FIBA World Championship for Women, granting berths to the top four teams in the final standings. It was held in Brazil between 6 August and 13 August 1989. Eight national teams entered the event under the auspices of FIBA Americas, the sport's regional governing body. The city of São Paulo hosted the tournament. Cuba won their first title after defeating hosts Brazil in the final.