calendar>>November 13. 2013 Juche 102
DPRK Boxers Return Home
Pyongyang, November 13 (KCNA) -- DPRK boxers returned home on Wednesday after taking part in the Asian Championship of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) held in Mongolia.

Paek Chung Hyok knocked down his Mongolian rival in the match for the title Asian champion in the fifth round of the bantamweight (53.52 kg), winning championship.

At an awarding ceremony he received the championship belt, cup and diploma.

Wui Sol Gyong, Jo Kuk Chol and Kwon Hye Sun separately beat their Mongolian and Chinese rivals in the light flyweight (48.98 kg), flyweight (50.80 kg) and the super bantamweight (55.34 kg), being qualified to challenge champions in the body weight event.

They were greeted at Pyongyang Railway Station by officials concerned and their families.

Sportspersons congratulated the boxers and coaches on their successes in the matches, presenting garlands and bouquets to them.

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