Present at the reception were Choe Hwi, vice-chairman of the C.C., Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Sports Guidance Committee, Ri Ryong Nam, vice-premier of the Cabinet, Kim Il Guk, minister of Physical Culture and Sports, officials concerned, players, coaches and families of the players.

Choe Hwi, in a congratulatory speech, praised the players and coaches for having won the championships demonstrating the country's dignity and honor before the world.

Players Ri Se Gwang and Om Yun Chol in their speeches extended thanks to Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un for showing the great loving care for the sportspersons who did things they should do, representing the loyalty of all the participants.

They vowed to fly the DPRK's flag higher in the future international games.