2002 South American Junior Championships in Athletics

XXXIV South American Junior Championships in Athletics
DatesAugust 1–3
Host cityBelém, Brazil
VenueEstádio Olímpico do Pará
LevelJunior
Events44
Participationabout 194 + guests athletes from
10 + 1 guest nation nations

The 34th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held at the Estádio Olímpico do Pará in Belém, Brazil from August 1–3, 2002 in conjunction with the 7th South American (ODESUR) Games. Athletes from the Netherlands Antilles competed solely for the South American Games, and were considered as guests for the South American Junior Championships.