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
Miami, FL
Quick Facts
- I started karate when I was 7
- This is my first year making the Junior US Team as an alternate. I obtained super third in this years US National Championships and Team Trials
- Biggest win: Definitely the 2019 US National Championships and Team Trials. It was my first time getting a medal in an elite category in nationals and it was my third year trying for team. I got super close to finals but only won 4 out of 5 fights and I am more than happy with my performance
- "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work"
