With Karate’s Olympic Future Uncertain, Sakura Kokumai Eyes Strong Showing At Pan Am Games
Kokumai, a 2020 Olympian, will go from the world championships in Hungary right to Chile for the Pan Am Games.
Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'8"
Age
31
Hometown
Edison, NJ
Education
Cranford High School, Union County College
| Home City and State | Edison NJ |
|---|---|
| Height | 5"8 |
| Weight | 132 |
| Current Residence | Cranford |
| High School | Cranford High School |
| College | Union County College |
| Coaches | Christina Finegan,Billy Finegan,Yusuf Tuncel |
| Career Highlights (Please bullet point) | •Junior PKF Champ •North American Cup Champion •USA Open Silver Medalist -60 • National Champion |
| Personal (Please bullet point) | •God/Family First •Believe in your surroundings •Believe in yourself •Always Listen •Don't believe in Hype or Glory |
| Fun Fact | Had a dream when I was 3 years old. And my dream is becoming a reality. |
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2016 – 19th (Team Kumite - Men), 35th (-60kg Kumite - Men)
- Years of participation: -60kg Kumite - Men 2016; Team Kumite - Men 2016
- Top finish: 19th – 2016 (Team Kumite - Men)
