1978 Women's Softball World Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | El Salvador |
| Teams | 15 |
| Defending champions | United States (1974) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | United States (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Canada |
| Third place | New Zealand |
| Fourth place | Republic of China |
← 1974 1982 → | |
The 1978 ISF Women's World Championship for softball was held in October 1978 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Canada was given the hosting rights for the tournament in 1975. However the Canadian government withdrew financial support upon learning Taiwan (Republic of China) will be joining. The tournament was later considered to be held in Nagoya, Japan. However Japan also withdrew following pressure by China, which objects to the participation of Taiwan.
South Africa and Rhodesia were dissuaded by the International Softball Federation from accepting their invitations.
United States are the champions.