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#
Age
22
Hometown
Hiahlea, FL
Quick Facts
- I started karate at age 7 and I work out an average of 23 hours per week before a major tournament.
- My real life hero is Gino Alfonso because he taught me so much and showed me how important it is to have morals and values in life
- .2018 Nationals was my biggest win as I made the Junior National Team for the first time!
- "Make no mistake i am cocky in prediction, I am confident in preparation, but I am always Humble in victory or Defeat" - Conor McGregor
Career Highlights
- Pan American Games, Santiago, 2023 (-60kg Kumite - Men)
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Konya, 2022 (-60kg Kumite (U21) - Men)
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Santiago, 2019 (-55kg Kumite (Junior) - Men)
