Present there were Jon Kwang Ho, vice-premier of the Cabinet who is member of the National Sports Guidance Committee, Kim Il Guk, minister of Physical Culture and Sports, officials concerned, players, coaches and their families.

Jon Kwang Ho in his speech congratulated the players and coaches who glorified the dignity and honor of the country.

He called on them to achieve greater successes in international games in the future, too.

Weightlifter Rim Un Sim in her reply pledged to conduct training harder and win more gold medals at international games.