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April 25 Sports Club (Korean : 4.25체육단 , Sa io ch'eyuktan ), shortly 4.25 SC , also known as April 25 National Defence Sports Club (4.25'국방체육단', Sa io ch'eyuktan "Kukpang ch'eyuktan" ), is a multi-sports club based in Pyongyang , North Korea , primarily known for its men's and women's football teams. The club belongs to the Ministry of People's Armed Forces ;[1] officers of the Army .
History [ edit ]
The club was established in March 1947[2] [3] Central Sports Training School Sports Club (중앙체육강습소체육단, Chung'ang ch'eyukkangsŭpso ch'eyukdan ).
On 25 June 1971[4] [5] [6] Kim Il Sung 's anti-Japanese guerilla army – Joseon People's Revolutionary Army, considered the predecessor of the Korean People's Army , was formed on 25 April 1932.[7] KPA 's official date of establishment was 8 February 1948. However, in 1978, it was changed to 25 April 1932.This change was reverted in 2018.)[8] [9]
The men's football team plays in the DPR Korea Premier Football League , and is the most successful club side in the country, having won 22 national championships.[10] Yanggakdo Stadium . In international club competition, home matches are usually played at the Kim Il Sung Stadium . In 2015, April 25 achieved an uncommon feat, when both the men's and women's clubs won their respective national championships.[11]
Confusion with February 8 Sports Club [ edit ]
February 8 Sports Club and April 25 Sports Club have many similarities, but the North Korean Ministry of People's Armed Forces operates both sports clubs separately.[12] [13] Paektusan Prize and the Mangyongdae Prize were won by April 25 Sports Club, with February 8 Sports Club finishing in second place.[14]
Rivalries [ edit ]
April 25's primary rival is Amnokgang . Amnokgang belongs to the Ministry of People's Security , and the professional rivalry between the Military and the Police carries over onto the sports field. There is also a strong rivalry with Pyongyang , known as "the Pyongyang Derby".
Current squad [ edit ]
As of 20 February 2018 [15]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Continental history [ edit ]
Honours [ edit ]
Domestic [ edit ]
DPR Korea Premier Football League
Winners (21 ): 1985 , 1986 , 1987 , 1988 , 1990 , 1992 , 1993 , 1994 , 1995 , 2002 , 2003 , 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2015 , 2017 , 2017–18 , 2018–19 , 2021–22 , 2022–23
Runners-up (2 ): 2014 , 2016
Hwaebul Cup
Man'gyŏngdae Prize
Paektusan Prize
Poch'ŏnbo Torch Prize
DPR Korea Championship
Continental [ edit ]
Invitational [ edit ]
Jang Il-ok playing in April 25 Sports Club attire at the 2007 Military World Games
April 25's women's football team is one of the strongest women's football teams in North Korea; they have become national champions at least six times, in 2002, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2015.[11] [26]
Other sports [ edit ]
In addition to football, April 25 participates in dozens of different sports, including athletics , ice hockey , basketball , volleyball , and handball .[27]
Basketball [ edit ]
April 25 has fielded a basketball team. In May 2015, they came to Mongolia to assist in training the Mongolian national team as preparation of the latter's campaign at the 2013 East Asian Basketball Championship .[28]
Ice hockey [ edit ]
April 25's ice hockey team won the national championship in 1989.[29]
Volleyball [ edit ]
April 25 has both women's and men's volleyball teams.[30] [31] 2015 VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup , an invitational tournament in Vietnam . The North Korean club won the bronze medal defeating Vietnamese side, VTV Bình Điền Long An. Their player, Jong Jin Sim was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament.[30]
Achievements [ edit ]
Champions: 2015
Champions: 2008
Third place: 2015
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ "체육선수단" . Archived from the original on 15 September 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2019 .
^ [Most South Korean press reported that On 25 June 1971, club name was changed to April 25 Sports Club
^ "4.25체육단" . Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2019 .
^ "On the Tasks Facing the April 25 Sports Team" (PDF) . korea-dpr.com . Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 March 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ "A Few Facts on North Korea's Army Day" . 38 North Archived from the original on 9 November 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ 金正日(김정일)권력승계 큰 變數(변수) 「軍部(군부)장악」유난히 강조
^ "건군절 변천사와 김정은의 고뇌" . Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2019 .
^ "North Korea – List of Champions" . RSSSF Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ a b "Newstream – KCNA Watch" . KCNA Watch .coArchived from the original on 26 February 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ 미달때 北韓(북한)에선 大學(대학)입학·軍(군)입대 보류
^ "<北韓의 實相>...(39 ) 체육" . Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2019 .
^ "The Chosun Jørn: Can Jørn Andersen Make Sense of North Korean Football?" . 13 June 2017. Archived from the original on 23 April 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2019 .
^ "The AFC" . www.the-afc.com . Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ "Decision by Competitions Committee & Executive Committee for AFC Club Competitions" . The-AFC.com . Asian Football Confederation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2012 .
^ "Asian Club Competitions 1985/86" . RSSSF Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ "Asian Club Competitions 1985/86" . RSSSF Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ "Asian Club Competitions 1987/88" . RSSSF Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ "Asian Club Competitions 1988/89" . RSSSF Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ "Asian Club Competitions 1990/91" . RSSSF Archived from the original on 14 December 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ "Asian Club Competitions 1991/92" . RSSSF Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ "Asian Club Competitions 2017" . RSSSF Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ List of winners and runners-ups of the DCM Trophy Archived 23 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine www.rsssf.com . RSSSF . Retrieved 20 April 2021.
^ Raunak, Majumdar (31 May 2019). "The DCM Trophy- Oldest Indian Tournament with International Exposure" . chaseyoursport.com . Chase Your Sport. Archived from the original on 3 July 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021 .
^ "North Korea – List of Women Champions" . RSSSF Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2018 .
^ Ri Sung Ik (2 November 2017). "National Championships top annual sporting calendar off with new records" . The Pyongyang Times the original on 4 December 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017 .
^ "North Korean "April 25" Basketball Team to assist Mongolia's national team" . infoMongolia.com. 7 May 2013. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2015 .
^ Müller, Stephan (2005). International Ice Hockey Encyclopedia 1904–2005 . Germany: Books on Demand. p. 485.
^ a b Hoang Quynh (31 March 2015). "North Korea's 4.25 dethrones Lien Viet at volleyball championship" . Thanh Nien News. Archived from the original on 11 April 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015 .
^ "Winners of "Spring Best" Open Volleyball Tournament" . infoMongolia.com. 3 March 2013. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2015 .
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