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
East Rockaway, NY
Quick Facts
- This is my first time on the Junior US Team!
- I have a dog named Freedom
- My biggest win was the gold medal on stage to make this Junior US Team. It has shown me that I can overcome all odds and win no matter what
- My dad is my real life hero because he works hard everyday and is a volunteer Fire Chief
- I love to meet new people from around the country and learn to compete against them on the mat, but remain caring towards them after the competition is over
- My hobbies include football, baseball, basketball, biking, and fishing
- "Stay hungry, stay humble."
