They bagged five gold, seven silver and two bronze medals at the championship held in Turkmenistan from April 22 to 29.

They were greeted at the Pyongyang Railway Station by Vice-Premier Jon Kwang Ho, Kim Il Guk, minister of Physical Culture and Sports, other officials concerned, sportspersons and families.

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