Dec. 25, 2024 Wednesday  
Rodong Sinmun
Reception Given to Congratulate DPRK Weightlifters

Culture 2024.12.22.


The DPRK Cabinet hosted a reception at Okryu Restaurant on December 20 in congratulation of the weightlifters who proved successful at the 2024 IWF World Championships.

Present there were Ri Yong Min, director of the Guidance Bureau of Public Catering Service and chairman of the Weightlifting Association, officials in the sports field, players and coaches of the weightlifting players team.

Kim Yong Gwon, vice-minister of Physical Culture and Sports, made a congratulatory speech at the reception.

The speaker congratulated the reliable weightlifters who demonstrated once again the prestige of the dignified DPRK at the 2024 IWF World Championships.

Player Kim Il Gyong in a reply speech expressed the will to further intensify training and add glory to the dignity and honour of the great DPRK by winning more gold medals.

Rodong Sinmun