Pyongyang, December 8 (KCNA) -- DPRK player Pang Un Chol bagged a gold medal at the 2024 International Weightlifting Federation World Championships.

The championships, being held in Manama, Bahrain, brought together more than 470 excellent men and women players from over 90 countries and regions including the DPRK.

On Dec. 6, Pang Un Chol took the first place by lifting 154 kg in jerk of the men's 55kg category.

Meanwhile, Won Hyon Sim bagged three silver medals in snatch, jerk and total of women's 45kg category. -0-