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National Workers Sports Contest Closes
Pyongyang, August 29 (KCNA) -- The national sports contest of workers closed. It started to mark the 53rd Day of Songun.

The participants proved successful at the contest by displaying sports technique, staunch fighting spirit and collectivist spirit.

Pyongyang City came first in team standings.

A closing ceremony took place at the Central Hall of Workers on Thursday.

Present there were officials concerned, those of the trade unions and players.

Team standings and standings in various events were announced at the ceremony. Then units and players who proved successful at the contest were awarded citations, trophy cups and medals.

Hyon Sang Ju, chairman of the Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions, in his closing address said that displayed at the contest were the concerted efforts and optimism of the heroic Korean workers who are stepping up the building of a thriving nation at the "speed on Masik Pass" under the leadership of Marshal Kim Jong Un.

He called upon all the officials and other workers to positively contribute to building an economic power and improving the standard of people's living with strong physical bodies through brisk mass sports activities.

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