The Netherlands judoist Hank Grohl brought decisive, eighth point to team of Europe in a match meeting against a team of Asia on the "ECCO JudoTeamChallenge" (10:4) tournament. We will remind that competitions took place in Tyumen last Saturday.
Grohl in a difficult duel overcame Soiba Kurbonov from Uzbekistan in weight category to 100 kg. With the European judoist the correspondent of ASN "Tyumen Arena" has a talk.
- After the World Cup in Brazil I had the big break connected with a trauma. I started training only in December. I am glad that opened a new season a victory, - Hank Grohl noted.
- The meeting with Kurbonov was given you very hardly.
- After three minutes of a duel I lost orientation in space. It was very heavy physically. I hope that this fight becomes good experience and will help me with the future.
- Your duel became decisive in opposition of Europe and Asia. Worried?
- No. Because I knew that after me to a tatami there is Alexander Mikhaylin and will solve all problems.
- Whether it is pleasant to you to act in Tyumen?
- Yes, here excellent atmosphere. Besides, my last performances always show on television.
- How you prepared for team tournament?
- After three-months treatment, I went to Spain. Also from national team we went on collecting to Japan. Now I need to make a speech adequately in Paris at Grand Slam series tournament. In general, I live dream – to prove in the World Cup in Chelyabinsk, and then strenuously to prepare for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
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