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#
Hometown
Sleepy Hollow, IL
Quick Facts
- I started karate when I was 6
- This is my first time making the Junior US Team!
- My parents are my heroes, for giving me the opportunity to compete in karate and attend all of the events and training
- I love the challenge of competing. The training leading up to competition and the team support during the training and competition
- "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there is no excuse for them to work harder than you." - Derek Jeter
