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The DPRK players returned home on November 7 after taking part in the 2026 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships held in China.

At the championships, the DPRK weightlifters won 20 gold medals, 8 silver medals and 6 bronze medals, setting new world records in eight categories.

Song Kuk Hyang set new world records in snatch, clean and jerk and total points of the women's 69kg category, Pak Pyol in snatch and total points of the men's 70kg category, Pak Myong Jin in clean and jerk and total points of the men's 65kg category and Ro Kwang Ryol in clean and jerk of the men's 85kg category.

At Pyongyang Railway Station, Kim Il Guk, minister of Physical Culture and Sports, officials concerned, officials in the sports field, and families of the players greeted the sportspersons who returned home after having their national flag hoisted at the world championships.

Sportspersons put garlands around the necks of the players and their coaches and presented bouquets to them.