November 14, 2025Nov 14, 2025
KCNA Naenara (En)

DPRK’s Ten Best Players and Coaches of 2022

Date: 03/02/2023 | Source: Naenara (En) | Read original version at source

A meeting took place in the Weightlifting Gymnasium on Chongchun Street on February 2 to make public the DPRK’s ten best players and coaches of the year 2022.

It was attended by Premier Kim Tok Hun, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, vice-president of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and chairman of the National Sports Guidance Committee, Minister Kim Il Guk of Physical Culture and Sports, Kim Myong Gun, chairman of the Korean Taekwon-Do Committee, officials concerned and sportspersons.

Ten best players and coaches of the DPRK of 2022 were made public at the meeting.

Ten best players

1. Ri Song Gum, weightlifter of April 25 Sports Club

2. Kim Jin A, judoist of Pyongyang Sports Club

3. Pang Chol Mi, boxer of Kumgangsan Sports Club

4. Jong In Sun, wrestler of Amnokgang Sports Club

5. Kwon Kwang Il, shooter of Amnokgang Defence Sports Club

6. Ro Kwang Ryol, weightlifter of Chongchongang Sports Club

7. Song Kuk Hyang, weightlifter of April 25 Sports Club

8. Kim Il Gyong, weightlifter of April 25 Sports Club

9. Kim Ryu Gyong, Taekwon-Do player of National General Taekwon-Do Training Centre of the Korean Taekwon-Do Committee

10. Wi Jong Sim, footballer of April 25 Sports Club

Ten best coaches

1. Kye Song Il, weightlifting coach of April 25 Sports Club

2. Kim Ryon Mi, judo coach of Pyongyang Sports Club

3. Pak Chol Jun, boxing coach of Kumgangsan Sports Club

4. Choe Tong Il, wrestling coach of Amnokgang Sports Club

5. Kim Chun Sam, shooting coach of Amnokgang Defence Sports Club

6. Ri Chol Nam, weightlifting coach of April 25 Sports Club

7. So Un Hak, weightlifting coach of April 25 Sports Club

8. Han Jong Ae, Taekwon-Do coach of National General Taekwon-Do Training Centre of the Korean Taekwon-Do Committee

9. Ri Yu Il, football coach of Naegohyang Women’s Football Team

10. Choe Hyong Chol, athletics coach of Amnokgang Sports Club

Kim Tok Hun awarded the players and coaches the certificates and sportswear imprinted with the words “DPRK’s Ten Best Player of 2022” and “DPRK’s Ten Best Coach of 2022.”

After the meeting, members of the itinerant art squad of the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports gave a performance in celebration of the players and coaches.

More From Naenara (En)

DPRK Foreign Minister Issues Press Statement

DPRK Foreign Minister Issues Press Statement

Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, released the following press statement titled “G7

November 14, 2025

Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, released the following press statement titled “G7

Equipment Production Finished for Regional-industry Factories

Equipment Production Finished for Regional-industry Factories

Machine factories across the country have finished the production of equipment for the regional-industry factories to be built

November 14, 2025

Machine factories across the country have finished the production of equipment for the regional-industry factories to be built

Living Monument–Myohyangsan Pine Tree

Living Monument–Myohyangsan Pine Tree

The Myohyangsan Pine Tree, named so as it grows in Mt Myohyang, is found in Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan County, Jagang Province.The tree

November 14, 2025

The Myohyangsan Pine Tree, named so as it grows in Mt Myohyang, is found in Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan County, Jagang Province.The tree

Modern Houses Built at Simpho Farm in DPRK

Modern Houses Built at Simpho Farm in DPRK

Modern houses have been built at the Simpho Farm in Unhung County, Ryanggang Province, the DPRK. The new village is the precious

November 14, 2025

Modern houses have been built at the Simpho Farm in Unhung County, Ryanggang Province, the DPRK. The new village is the precious

Exemplary Women Agricultural Workers and Members of UAWK Meet

Exemplary Women Agricultural Workers and Members of UAWK Meet

There took place a story-telling meeting “Mother’s Happiness” of exemplary women agricultural workers and members of the

November 14, 2025

There took place a story-telling meeting “Mother’s Happiness” of exemplary women agricultural workers and members of the

Bowling Alley Newly Built in Nampho Municipality

Bowling Alley Newly Built in Nampho Municipality

A bowling alley has been newly built in the Kuksa Peak area of Nampho Municipality. This adds more to the status of the area as a

November 14, 2025

A bowling alley has been newly built in the Kuksa Peak area of Nampho Municipality. This adds more to the status of the area as a

Talks Held between Foreign Ministers of DPRK and LPDR

Talks Held between Foreign Ministers of DPRK and LPDR

Talks between Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and Thongsavanh Phomvihane, foreign

November 14, 2025

Talks between Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and Thongsavanh Phomvihane, foreign

Reception Given for Lao Foreign Minister

Reception Given for Lao Foreign Minister

The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea hosted a reception on the evening of November 12 in honour of

November 14, 2025

The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea hosted a reception on the evening of November 12 in honour of

Exhibition Shows Rapid Growth in Light Industry

Exhibition Shows Rapid Growth in Light Industry

An exhibition “Development of Light Industry-2025” took place at the Three-Revolution Exhibition House in the capital city of

November 13, 2025

An exhibition “Development of Light Industry-2025” took place at the Three-Revolution Exhibition House in the capital city of

Dried Flower Makers

Dried Flower Makers

There was a peculiar stand in the light industrial goods exhibition held in October. The stand was featured by a wide range of

November 13, 2025

There was a peculiar stand in the light industrial goods exhibition held in October. The stand was featured by a wide range of

Taekwon-Do Wins Popularity in Nampho

Taekwon-Do Wins Popularity in Nampho

Nampho Municipality has achieved positive results in the effort to disseminate Taekwon-Do. At the National Amateur Taekwon-Do

November 13, 2025

Nampho Municipality has achieved positive results in the effort to disseminate Taekwon-Do. At the National Amateur Taekwon-Do

Lao Foreign Minister Arrives in Pyongyang

Lao Foreign Minister Arrives in Pyongyang

Thongsavanh Phomvihane, foreign minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and his party arrived in Pyongyang on November

November 13, 2025

Thongsavanh Phomvihane, foreign minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and his party arrived in Pyongyang on November

Fine Art Group Helps Students Cultivate Talent

Fine Art Group Helps Students Cultivate Talent

Hwawon Senior Middle School No. 1 in Hwasong District, Pyongyang, runs a fine art group as part of its efforts to cultivate

November 12, 2025

Hwawon Senior Middle School No. 1 in Hwasong District, Pyongyang, runs a fine art group as part of its efforts to cultivate

Primary Efforts Channelled into Training

Primary Efforts Channelled into Training

The badminton group of the Moranbong District Extracurricular Sports School in Pyongyang has won most of the men’s events at the

November 12, 2025

The badminton group of the Moranbong District Extracurricular Sports School in Pyongyang has won most of the men’s events at the

More Articles