XXV World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships were held in New Orleans, United States from 10th to 14 July 2002. The competition was open to groups only and the designated apparatuses were Ribbon and Ball & Rope.
There were participants from 25 countries including Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cuba, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine and United States.