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DPRK Player Grabs Gold at Women's Vault Event of 17th Asian Games
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Inchon, September 24 (KCNA Correspondent) -- DPRK player Hong Un Jong placed first at the women's vault event of gymnastics in the 17th Asian Games on Wednesday. She perfectly carried out all movements including 900 degree somersault. A gold medal was awarded to her who came first with 15.349 points. DPRK weightlifter Ryo Un Hui lifted 121 kg, 3 kg more than the record set by a Chinese weightlifter before her, in snatch in the 69 kg category of women's weightlifting, thus setting a new record in the Asian Games. She was awarded a silver medal by placing second with 262 kg in total. DPRK player Kang Yong Mi came third in uneven bars of gymnastics. Meanwhile, DPRK weightlifter Kim Kwang Song lifted 363 kg in total in the 77 kg category of men's weightlifting, finishing a runner-up. DPRK player Jo Pok Hyang placed third at the 63 kg category in women's weightlifting. DPRK players came third in the women's team judo matches and skeet shooting events respectively. |
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