| 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.[1]
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.[2] 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.[2][3]
South Africa and Rhodesia were dissuaded by the International Softball Federation from accepting their invitations.[4]
United States are the champions.[5]
- ^ "WSX International Records". Softball New Zealand. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ a b "World Softball Tourney Shifted". The Pittsburgh Press. 16 April 1978. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Softball change". Press. 27 May 1978. p. 23. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "S. Africans will not compete". Press. 11 September 1978. p. 22. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "U.S. captures softball crown". The Phoenix. 24 October 1978. Retrieved 4 March 2025.