North Korea's Choe Sun (centre) poses for a commemorative photo holding the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup trophy at Pyongyang International Airport after returning home on the 28th. Pyongyang/AFP Yonhap News

DPRK: Women Footballers Win 2024 FIFA [Under-20] Women’s World Cup! (29.9.2024)

Sportspersons and working people presented bouquets to the players and coaches who got off the plane with gold medals, and congratulated them, putting garlands around their necks.

Parents embraced their daughters with great pride and joy.

Women footballers left Pyongyang International Airport on an open vehicle decorated with flowers.

The streets of Pyongyang were filled with the fervent atmosphere of welcoming the young footballers who excited the women’s football world again.

They extended thanks to the cheering citizens, reminding themselves of the time when they played games, warmly encouraged by all the people across the country.