On Thursday morning flight from Moscow to Tyumen the German judoist Laura Vargas-Koch arrived. On Saturday, January 25, it should protect honor of the Old World on tournament "ECCO JudoTeamChallenge: Europe vs Asia". Korean Sung-Yeon Kim becomes Laura's opponent in weight category to 70 kg.

The correspondent of ASN "Tyumen Arena" met the representative of Germany at the Roshchino airport.

- Flight took place normally. The only shortcoming – in Tyumen it is very cold, - I shared the first impressions Vargas-Koch. to compare the European and Asian styles of wrestling.

- It is yours not the first arrival to our city …

- Yes, I already was in Tyumen, but then wasn't so cold. In general, each arrival here – an extraordinary event in my life. to compare the European and Asian styles of wrestling.

- What can you tell about the forthcoming tournament?

- Competitions in the Europe against Asia format become special. I never fought before on similar tournaments. I am very glad that I represent the whole continent. Fans of judo will be able to compare the European and Asian styles of wrestling.

- In the forthcoming days off in Tyumen becomes even colder. Whether it will disturb?

- I am not afraid of low temperature. We will carry out the most part of time in a hall, we will move down the street run. And, of course, we will begin to put on warmly!

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