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National Archery Records Set at Ongoing People's Games in DPRK
Pyongyang, October 26 (KCNA) -- New national records were set in two archery events of the 12th People's Games now under way in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

The April 25 National Defence Sports Team scored 31 more points in the women's team 144 arrows shot than the record set two years ago.

This team also broke the national record in the mixed 72 arrows shot with four more points, which became an international sports event last year.

Kang Un Ju, a bow-woman of the team, made a great contribution to setting those records in the two archery events.

According to the sponsor of the games, national records have been set in three events until now and more record holders are expected.

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