Invited to the reception were members of the International and Asian Weightlifting Federations, judges and teams of different countries and regions.

Attending it were Jon Kwang Ho, vice-premier of the Cabinet and chairman of the state preparatory committee for the championships, Cha Hui Rim, chairman of the Pyongyang City People's Committee and chairman of the organizing committee of the championships, Hwang Sang Ho, vice-minister of Physical Culture and Sports, and officials concerned.

A speech was made at the reception.

An art performance was given by artistes and schoolchildren of the DPRK.