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
Colony, Texas, TX
Quick Facts
- This is my third time making the Junior US Team! All three times have been for Kumite
- My parents. They are always by my side and supporting me endlessly in anything I am interested. They are extremely hard working and have set an example that by working hard, you can achieve anything you set your mind to
- I love the feeling of adrenaline before stepping into the ring. It's really exciting to feel my heart beating fast and sweaty palms, because I believe the if I'm nervous, I am ready. No matter the size of the competition, I always feel this way.
