North Korean Athletes Receive Warm Welcome After 2024 World Weightlifting Championships Triumph

North Korean athletes were received warmly after their arrival to the country following an outstanding performance at the World Weightlifting Championship 2024 held in Bahrain. North Korea were by far the best team on show in the competition and topped the medal charts. North Korea won 16 medals, including nine golds, five silvers and two bronzes. The second best team was Chins with a total of nine medals with four gold medals.

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Updated on: 20 December 2024 5:38 pm

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North Korea Weightlifting: North Korea's weightlifters including gold medalists arrive at Pyongyang International Airport | Photo: AP/Jon Chol Jin

North Korea's weightlifters including gold medalists at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships pose for a photo as they arrive at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea.

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North Korea Weightlifting: People welcome North Korea's weightlifters | Photo: AP/Cha Song Ho

People welcome North Korea's weightlifters including gold medalists at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships as they arrive at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea.

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North Korea Weightlifting: North Korea's weightlifters arrive at Pyongyang International Airport | Photo: AP/Jon Chol Jin

North Korea's weightlifters including gold medalists at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships arrive at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea.

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North Korea's weightlifters including gold medalists at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships arrive at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea.

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People welcome North Korea's weightlifters including gold medalists at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships as they return to Pyongyang, North Korea.