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
Aiea, Hawaii
Quick Facts
- I started karate when I was 4 years old!
- This is the first time I have made it on the Junior US team and I will be competing in the -45 kg male kumite division
- My real life hero is my mom because she works very hard to support me.
- This 2019 NKF national championship was my biggest win because this is my first time being on the Junior US team
- I like the adrenaline that I get when I’m on the mat
- I have one dog and his name is Buddy!
Career Highlights
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Konya, 2022 (Individual Kata - Men, -57kg Kumite - Men)
