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Acrobatic Gymnastics Developing in DPRK
Pyongyang, November 18 (KCNA) -- The 9th Asian Acrobatic Gymnastic Championship held in September came to be an occasion showing the rapid development of acrobatic gymnastics in the DPRK.

In the championship, the DPRK acrobats won one gold and six silver medals.

In this regard, Jang Yong Nam, secretary of the Korean Acrobatic Gymnastic Association, told KCNA that Jong Kum Hwa and Pyon Yun Ae won the first place in senior women's duet etude, winning high praise for their movements of highest technique.

The chairman of the Technical Committee of Acrobatic Gymnastics under the Asian Gymnastics Union congratulated the DPRK acrobats and coaches for their successful performance, noting that the DPRK has made a rapid progress in acrobatic gymnastics, he said, adding:

It has been not many years since the DPRK team made its appearance at international games, but it has proved successful.

Coach Kang Kum Hwa said she would make all efforts to bring home more gold medals.

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