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
Island Park, NY
Quick Facts
- My mom is my hero. She has gone through a lot as a single mom to support me in everything I have done
- I enjoy playing soccer and video games
- My biggest win was 2019 Nationals which made me eligible to represent the USA at PanAmericans and Worlds
- "Time is a created thing. Saying 'I don't have time' is like saying 'I don't want to.'
- One thing I love about competition is the rush from fighting and the family and friends that I make from all over
- I get my inspiration from my coach, Sensei Steven Alleyne
Career Highlights
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Venice, 2024 (-84kg Kumite (U21) - Men)
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Santiago, 2019 (+70kg Kumite - Men)
