| Yugoslavia at the 1983 Mediterranean Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | YUG |
| NOC | Yugoslav Olympic Committee |
| in Casablanca | |
| Medals Ranked 4th |
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| Mediterranean Games appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina (1993–) Croatia (1993–) Slovenia (1993–) Serbia and Montenegro (1997-2005) Montenegro (2009–) Serbia (2009–) North Macedonia (2013–) Kosovo (2018–) | |
Yugoslavia competed at the 1983 Mediterranean Games held in Casablanca, Morocco.
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