After a series of grand sporting events, the Paris Olympics 2024 finally concluded on Sunday. North Korean athletes also participated in the 2024 Summer Olympics and also bagged some medals. But, there are many occasions where athletes from North Korea returned home without medals.
There are stories heard that non-medalists face punitive measures from North Korea's Supreme leader Kim Jong Un. In such a situation, the question arises whether Kim Jong Un really punishes and if this is true, then what punishment is given to North Korean athletes who return home without any win medals? How was North Korea's performance at the Paris Olympics in 2024? Sixteen athletes from North Korea competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics, taking home a collection of six medals, including two silver and four bronze medals. This time, the North Korean contingent did not win a single gold medal.
Recently, North Korean athletes were also in the news after taking a selfie with a South Korean athlete. Despite the tension between South Korea and North Korea, athletes from both countries were seen together. After these photos surfaced online, it sparked rumours that Kim Jong Un might step in against the athletes for taking photos with the South Korean athletes.
Gold Target During the 2012 London Olympics, North Korea showed a strong performance, securing 4 gold medals. The heroes were welcomed back home with much fanfare and enthusiasm. They were fuelled with encouragement to aim even higher at the next Rio.