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
Lakewood, WA
Quick Facts
- I started karate when I was just 3 years old!
- I have made the Junior National Team four times. I made the team twice in 12-13 Male +50 kg Kumite, and twice in 14-15 Male -70kg Kumite. I competed in the Junior Pan American Karate Championships 4 times and the Junior Worlds once in 2017
- My real life hero is my father because he is always there to push me to be the best I can be. Without him, none of this would be possible
- My biggest win was making the US Team for the first time in 2016 because it was something I dreamed of accomplishing since I started karate
- I get my inspiration from my father. He's taught me everything I know today
- I love travelling and testing myself against other international competitors
- "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." -Philippians 4:13
Career Highlights
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Tenerife, 2017 (-70kg Kumite (Cadet) - Men)
