Pyongyang, November 19 (KCNA) -- The national martial arts championship ended on Nov. 18. It was held at the Taekwon-Do Hall, the Taekwon-Do Holy House and the Pyongyang Gold Lane from October 15.

The Kangwon Provincial Taekwon-Do Players Team took the first place in the Taekwon-Do event of the championship.

The paduk players team of the Pyongyang Municipal Paduk Centre came first in the Korean chess and paduk events.

Trophies and diplomas were awarded to the teams and players that proved successful in the championship. -0-