Division I 2002 IIHF World U18 Championships
1 division i 1.1 first round 1.2 consolation round (places 5–7) 1.3 play-off division i the division tournament played in celje , maribor, slovenia, 23 29 march 2002. temporary expanison of top level twelve teams because of late inclusion of canada, division left short 1 team. france, previous year s runner in division ii invited, failed respond, tournament played 7 teams. first round consolation round (places 5–7) play-off semifinal third-place play-off final kazakhstan promoted top level, , no team relegated 2003 iihf world u18 championships.