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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Hometown
St. Charles, IL
Quick Facts
- I started karate when I was 5
- I have made the Junior US Team 3x!
- My parents are my heroes because they push me to do my best
- My biggest win was the first time I made the Junior Team because I was on the stage in front of everybody and I won
- I love competition because of the feeling after you win a match as well as cheering on your teammates and seeing them go far in the competition
- "There may be pressure, but behind the pressure is your dream"
Career Highlights
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Santiago, 2019 (-52kg Kumite - Men)
