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Article: Soccer-World Cup: Women's World Cup History.
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- The Sports Network
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- July 18, 2003
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Jul 18, 2003 (The Sports Network via COMTEX)
From The Sports Network
By: Steve Martin & Jim DeLuccia
1991 - CHINA - NOVEMEBER 16TH - 30TH
In November of 1991, then FIFA President Dr. Joao Havelange saw one of his top
initiatives come to life as women's football would finally have a championship
of its own.
The first Women's World Championship was held in the People's Republic of
China. Twelve nations competed in the resoundingly successful tournament that
attracted large, enthusiastic crowds.
The 1991 Women's World Cup also marked the first time in FIFA history female
referees were appointed as officials in a ...