Pyongyang, September 29 (KCNA) -- DPRK women footballers took the first place at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup held in Colombia. They won the trophy again as it did in 2006 and 2016, emerging as the world's strongest team.
They returned home on Saturday.
Vice-Premier of the DPRK Kim Myong Hun, Minister of Physical Culture and Sports Kim Il Guk, Minister of External Economic Relations Yun Jong Ho who is chairman of the DPRK Football Association, officials concerned, and the families of players were standing at the apron of the airport to greet them.
When an airliner carrying our women footballers entered the apron, crowds broke into cheers of "Welcome" and "Congratulation".
Sportspersons and working people presented bouquets to the players and coaches who got off the plane with gold medals, and congratulated them, putting garlands around their necks.
Parents embraced their daughters with great pride and joy.
Women footballers left Pyongyang International Airport on an open vehicle decorated with flowers.
The streets of Pyongyang were filled with the fervent atmosphere of welcoming the young footballers who excited the women's football world again.
They extended thanks to the cheering citizens, reminding themselves of the time when they played games with the warm encouragement sent by all the people across the country. -0-
www.kcna.kp (Juche113.9.29.)
More From KCNA.kp (En)
Pyongyang, September 29 (KCNA) -- Kim Tok Hun, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the
September 29, 2024
Pyongyang, September 29 (KCNA) -- Kim Tok Hun, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the
Pyongyang, September 29 (KCNA) -- G7 has turned into the most hideous confrontational group against the DPRK under the control of
September 29, 2024
Pyongyang, September 29 (KCNA) -- G7 has turned into the most hideous confrontational group against the DPRK under the control of
Pyongyang, September 29 (KCNA) -- Kim Tok Hun, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the
September 29, 2024
Pyongyang, September 29 (KCNA) -- Kim Tok Hun, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the
Pyongyang, September 29 (KCNA) -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea,
September 29, 2024
Pyongyang, September 29 (KCNA) -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea,
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- A meeting was held on Friday to convey a congratulatory message from the Central Committee of
September 28, 2024
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- A meeting was held on Friday to convey a congratulatory message from the Central Committee of
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- Farm fields in the DPRK are seething with the enthusiasm of agricultural officials and workers
September 28, 2024
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- Farm fields in the DPRK are seething with the enthusiasm of agricultural officials and workers
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- Officials and workers of the Pukchang Area Youth Coal Mining Complex in the DPRK are putting
September 28, 2024
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- Officials and workers of the Pukchang Area Youth Coal Mining Complex in the DPRK are putting
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - The
September 28, 2024
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - The
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- Agricultural workers have moved into new houses at the Sokryon Farm in Rinsan County, North
September 28, 2024
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- Agricultural workers have moved into new houses at the Sokryon Farm in Rinsan County, North
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the DPRK, on Sept. 27 sent a message of greeting to her
September 28, 2024
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the DPRK, on Sept. 27 sent a message of greeting to her
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received congratulatory messages and letters from different
September 28, 2024
Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received congratulatory messages and letters from different
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Today is the World Tourism Day. Since the DPRK joined the World Tourism Organization in
September 27, 2024
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Today is the World Tourism Day. Since the DPRK joined the World Tourism Organization in
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Several units of the Ministry of Railways of the DPRK have made valuable technical innovations
September 27, 2024
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Several units of the Ministry of Railways of the DPRK have made valuable technical innovations
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Various units in the coal industrial sector of the DPRK are concentrating efforts on
September 27, 2024
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Various units in the coal industrial sector of the DPRK are concentrating efforts on
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday:
September 27, 2024
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday:
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Soldier-builders and shock brigade members of the Tanchon Power Station are speeding up the
September 27, 2024
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Soldier-builders and shock brigade members of the Tanchon Power Station are speeding up the
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Children's union organizations in Nampho Municipality of the DPRK are preparing the younger
September 27, 2024
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Children's union organizations in Nampho Municipality of the DPRK are preparing the younger
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Taekwon-Do universities across the DPRK direct efforts to the training of more talented
September 27, 2024
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Taekwon-Do universities across the DPRK direct efforts to the training of more talented
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- A front-style political work is being conducted to boost the revolutionary enthusiasm and
September 27, 2024
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- A front-style political work is being conducted to boost the revolutionary enthusiasm and
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the DPRK, on Sept. 26 sent a congratulatory message to Maria
September 27, 2024
Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the DPRK, on Sept. 26 sent a congratulatory message to Maria
More Articles