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
Douglasville
Quick Facts
- I have a sister, Sabrina, who is on the team as well
- I have three turtles; Rocky, Ali, and lil Ricky
- I have made the Junior US Team twice; 12-13 -45kg, 16-17 -59kg
- My mom is my hero because she's not only my mom but she is also my Sensei and coach. She is always in my corner no matter what and pushes me harder than anyone else will
- My biggest win was when I got third at 2016 Pan American Championships, it was very hard!
- "A champion is simply someone who did not give up when they wanted to"
