DPRK players return home
April 29, 2026DPRK players returned home after taking part in the 2026 Konstantin Korotkov International Boxing Tournament held in Khabarovsk of Russia.
The tournament brought together more than 160 men and women players from over 20 countries including the DPRK, China and Mongolia. DPRK players bagged two gold medals, one silver and four bronzes in the tournament.
Kim Un Ok and Paek Jin Hyang came first in the women's 50kg and 54kg categories respectively.
Son Su Rim was placed second in the women's 60kg category and O Tae Bom, So Chon Ryong, Jang Thae Song and Pak Sin A third respectively in the men's 60kg, 54kg and 48kg categories and the women's 66kg category.
The prize of the best woman’s boxing coach was conferred on Kim Chol San and the prize of the best woman boxer on Kim Un Ok.
The players were greeted by officials in the field of sports, sportspersons and their families at Pyongyang International Airport on April 27.
KCNA