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
Mililani, Hawaii
Quick Facts
- I started karate when I was 9 years old
- I play the Violin and Piano, I am a 4.0 GPA Student, and a member of The National Junior Honor Society
- This is the first time making the US Junior Team as an alternate
- My parents are my real life heroes because they support me in everything I do. They guide and encourage me to be the best person and athlete I can be
- Placing 3rd in the 2018 All-Hawaii State Karate-do Championship in the Black Belt Open because it made me feel like I could accomplish anything with hard work and dedication
- My sister Kealani inspires me because she strives to do her best in everything
- "Life's not about how hard of a hit you can give
- it's about how many you can take and still keep moving forward" - Rocky Balboa
