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DPRK's Promising Speed Skaters
Pyongyang, January 15 (KCNA) -- A number of promising skating athletes were produced in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea through the Osandok Prize Sports Contest in December last year.

In particular, young athletes took the titles in the short-track speed skating events of the contest, drawing attention of experts and fans.

Ri Yong Sil, a coach of the Jangsan Sports Team, told KCNA:

"The young title winners fully displayed their physical, technical and tactical preparedness they had attained in trainings with a mind to glorify the honor of the country."

Om Chol and Kim Jong Mi from the Jangsan Sports Team topped the individual all-round standings in the short-track speed skating events.

They are good in velocity, strength and perseverance. They began learning skating at the Sosong District Juvenile Sports School.

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