The 2003 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships was the 67th such event sanctioned by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The competition also served as qualification for division placements in the 2004 competition. Canada won the gold medal, beating Sweden 3âÂÂ2 in the final.
Played in Budapest, Hungary (April 15âÂÂ21).
Played in Zagreb, Croatia (April 13âÂÂ20).
France and Kazakhstan were promoted to the 2004 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships, while Croatia and Lithuania were demoted to Division II.
Played in Seoul, South Korea (April 5âÂÂ12).
Played in Sofia, Bulgaria (March 24âÂÂ30).
Belgium and South Korea were promoted to Division I, while Iceland and Mexico were demoted to Division III.
Played in Auckland, New Zealand (April 3âÂÂ6).
Luxembourg and New Zealand were promoted to Division II.