Kim Kum Ok took the thrice Asia marathon championship by displaying indomitable spirit, strong will and wisdom at the 14th Asian Marathon Championship.

An Kum Ae and Rim Jong Sim won gold medals in the women's judo 52 kg category and the woman's weightlifting 69 kg category respectively at the 30th Olympic Games. This is a pride of the Korean women and athletes.

Women footballers won the 2013 East Asian Cup, thus delighting the service personnel and people of the DPRK significantly celebrating the day of victory in the war.

Among the women gold medalists in judo, wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, gymnastics, Taekwon-do, table tennis, speed skating and other championships and international tournaments are Sol Kyong, Pak Yong Mi, Ri Su Yon, Ri Song Gum, Pak Kyong Ok, Hong Un Jong, Choe Un Mi, Ri Myong Sun, Kim Song I, Ri Ji Ryon and Kim Kum Hyang.

Kim Jong came first in the mixed doubles of the 52nd ITTF World Championships (individual events). She demonstrated the dignity of Songun Korea emerging a sport power and lived up to the expectation of the country and its people.

Supreme leader Kim Jong Un crowned women gold medalists with glory.

Saying that athletes who let DPRK flags fly at international tournaments are, indeed, genuine patriots and heroes, he had photo sessions with sportswomen and showed deep loving care for them, making sure that high state commendations were awarded to them.

DPRK sportswomen could greatly contribute to building a thriving nation while glorifying the country with gold medals thanks to Kim Jong Un.