Past winners
| Year | Where | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Edmonton, Canada | Japan | USA | China |
| 1985 | Fargo, USA | China | Japan | USA |
| 1987 | Oklahoma, USA | USA | China | Japan |
| 1991 | Adelaide, Australia | Japan | USA | China |
| 1995 | Normal, Illinois, USA | USA | Japan | Australia |
| 1999 | Taipei, Taiwan | Japan | USA | Chinese Taipei |
| 2003 | Nanjing, China | Japan | USA | Australia |
| 2007 | Enschede, Netherlands | USA | Japan | Australia |
South Africa first participated in 2007, ending 15th in the tournament.
