The 1982 FIBA European Championship for Cadettes was the fourth edition of the European basketball championship for U16 women's teams, today known as FIBA U16 Women's European Championship. 12 teams featured in the competition, held in Forssa and Uusikaupunki, Finland, from 8 to 15 August 1982.

The Soviet Union won their fourth title in a row.

Participating teams

Preliminary round In the preliminary round, the twelve teams were allocated in two groups of six teams each. The top two teams of each group advanced to the semifinals. The third and fourth place of each group qualified for the 5th-8th playoffs. The last two teams of each group qualified for the 9th-12th playoffs.

Team advanced to the SemifinalsTeam competed in the 5th-8th playoffTeam competed in the 9th-12th playoff

Group A

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Group B

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Playoffs 9th-12th playoff

5th-8th playoff

Championship playoff

Final standings

Rank Team4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11th12th

External links Official Site