Ryongnamsan Sports Club

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Ryongnamsan
룡남산
Full nameRyongnamsan Sports Club
룡남산체육단
Founded1900
LeagueDPR Korea Football League

Ryongnamsan Sports Club (Korean룡남산체육단; Hancha龍南山體育團) is a North Korean multi-sports club based in Pyongyang and affiliated with Kim Il Sung University. They formerly competed in the DPR Korea Premier Football League.

It is named after Ryongnamsan (룡남산), a mountain in Pyongyang near Kim Il Sung University which is often equated.

History

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The Ryongnamsan Sports Club was founded in 1900.[1]

Sports teams

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The men's football team of Ryongnamsan SC competed in the 2011 DPR Korea Premier Football League season.[2]

The club also has handball teams.[3]

Notable athletes

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References

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  1. ^ Hans Schöggl (27 May 2021). "North Korea - Foundation Dates of Clubs". RSSSF. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  2. ^ Hans Schöggl (15 November 2012). "North Korea 2011". RSSSF. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  3. ^ Ri Sung Ik (2 November 2017). "National Championships top annual sporting calendar off with new records". The Pyongyang Times. Archived from the original on 4 December 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Kim Mi Rae, a Ryongnamsan Sports Team player, won the first place at the 8th Asian Cup Diving Competition, qualified to enter the 32nd Olympic Games". Kim Il Sung University. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  5. ^ "Yang Kyong Il, Wrestler of Ryongnamsan Sports Team, Tops World Rankings in Men's 57kg Freestyle Wrestling". Kim Il Sung University. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2025 – via KCNA Watch.