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.
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Jose Iglesia
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The Bulldozer
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JLeoIglesia
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Santiago, Dominican Republic
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Bath, Maine/ New York City, NY
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6'3" 205 lbs
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| Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) * |
1 sister
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11
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Shito Ryu
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Kokumai, a 2020 Olympian, will go from the world championships in Hungary right to Chile for the Pan Am Games.
Torres went through dark times after winning a Pan Am Games silver medal in 2019, leading to an Olympic medal.