The 2002 IIHF World Championship was held between 26 April and 11 May 2002 in Gothenburg, Karlstad and Jönköping, Sweden.
It was the 66th annual event, and was run by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
Far Eastern Qualification for the tournament took place between October 15 and October 17, 2001, in Harbin, China.
All times local
In the first round, the top three teams from each group progressed to the second round, whilst the last-placed team progressed to the consolation round.
In the second round, the top three teams from each group progressed to the final round, whilst the bottom two teams were eliminated.
Tables and scores below include meetings between teams during the first round.
Tables and scores below include meetings between teams during the first round.
As the Far Eastern qualifier, Japan avoided relegation. Therefore, Poland and Italy were relegated to Division I for the 2003 Championships.
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The final standings of the tournament according to IIHF:
List shows the top ten skaters sorted by points, then goals, then (fewer) games played. <small>Source: IIHF.com</small>
Only the top five goaltenders, based on save percentage, who have played 40% of their team's minutes are included in this list. <small>Source: IIHF.com</small>
The 2002 IIHF Hall of Fame induction ceremony has held in Gothenburg during the World Championships. Pat Marsh of Great Britain was given the Paul Loicq Award for outstanding contributions to international ice hockey.
IIHF Hall of Fame inductees