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#
Height
5'8"
Age
26
Hometown
Carpentersville, IL
Education
Jacobs High School
Personal
I think my biggest win is yet to come, but it was pretty exciting when I won the Senior Team Trials for the first time!...My parents are my heroes in real life because they have taught me so much and done so much for me that I would not be who I am without them....I get my inspiration from my teammates, coaches and parents because they are always pushing me to be the best version of myself...."The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston ChurchillCareer Highlights
- Pan American Games, Lima, 2019 (+68kg Kumite - Women)
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Santiago, 2019 (+68kg Kumite (U21) - Women)
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Tenerife, 2017 (+68kg Kumite (U21) - Women)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – 33th (+68kg Kumite - Women)
- Years of participation: +68kg Kumite - Women 2021, 2023; Team Kumite - Women 2021
- Top finish: 13th – 2021 (+68kg Kumite - Women)
