1978 Korfball World Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Netherlands | 
| City | Assen, Nuenen and Amsterdam | 
| Dates | 6 to 11 November 1978 | 
| Teams | 8 | 
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 3 host cities) | 
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Netherlands (1st title) | 
| Runners-up | Belgium | 
| Third place | West Germany | 
| Fourth place | Great Britain | 
1984 →   | |
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam