Pyongyang, June 10 (KCNA) — DPRK players returned home on June 9 after taking part in the New Taipei City Athletics Open 2026.

The athletics brought together at least 600 male and female players from 20-odd countries and regions including the DPRK, Taipei of China and Canada.

Pak Sol Gyong made a new record of the athletics and won a gold medal in the women’s 5,000 race and Kang Ryon Hui came first in the women’s 3,000 hurdle race.

Meanwhile, Kim Hye Song won a bronze medal in the women’s 5,000 race.

At Pyongyang International Airport, officials in the sports sector and sportspersons greeted the players who demonstrated the honor of the country.