calendar>>November 14. 2019 Juche 108
State Commendations Conferred on Successful Players and Coaches
Pyongyang, November 14 (KCNA) -- State commendations were conferred on the players and coaches who proved successful in the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation World Championships and the 2019 World Wrestling Championship.

Kim Jong Il Prize went to weightlifter Rim Jong Sim and weightlifting coach Kim Chun Hui of the Kigwancha Sports Team.

The title of Labor Hero of the DPRK, Gold Medal (Hammer and Sickle) and Order of National Flag First Class went to Ro Hyon Chol, weightlifting coach of the Amnokgang Sports Team.

The title of People's Sportsperson was conferred on wrestler Pak Yong Mi and wrestling coach Kim Kuk Song of the Pyongyang Sports Team.

Commendation-awarding ceremonies took place at relevant units.

Attending the ceremonies were officials concerned and players, coaches and employees of the Amnokgang Sports Team, the Kigwancha Sports Team and the Pyongyang Sports Team.

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