Pyongyang Sports Club (Korean: 평양시체육단) is a North Korean organization of education specialty with several departments.[1] This organization is based in Pyongyang and plays at the Kim Il Sung Stadium. As the sports club of the Workers' Party of Korea and Government of Pyongyang, Pyongyang SC is the largest sports club not affiliated with a state ministry.
Football is the most popular department in this organization. The men are presently playing in the DPR Korea Premier Football League, the highest football league in North Korea.
History
This organization was founded by Kim Il Sung on 30 April 1956.[2]
Rivalries
Pyongyang's primary rival is April 25 - known as "the Pyongyang Derby".[citation needed]
Managers
Ri Chang-hun (2011–2012)[3]- Choi Yong-son (2012–2013)[4]
- Ri Jong-man (2013–)
Achievements
Domestic
International
1973[5]
Other sports
The club has branches in several other sports, including ice hockey.
Notes
- ^ Fourth oldest football tournament, organized by the IFA (W.B.), and played between the local clubs of West Bengal and other invited ones.
References
- ^ http://www.korea-np.co.jp/news/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=21687[permanent dead link]
- ^ 평양시체육단 창립 50돌.."국내외서 큰 활약"
- ^ "Talented Football Coach". Archived from the original on 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ^ Hwaebul vs Pyongyang City
- ^ East Bengal FC 3-1 Pyongyang (North Korea) 1973 IFA Shield Final
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