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#
Hometown
Hialeah
Quick Facts
- I started karate when I was 4 years old
- .This is my first time making the Junior US Team!
- My mom is my hero because she is the one that helps me get through the tough times that supported me to make the Junior US Team thanks to her I am where I want to be
- .Making the Junior US Team the first time in both categories was my greatest victory
- .I get my inspiration from Jennifer Robinson
- .I love competition because I get to show what I have learned from my Sensei German Briceno and thank him for supporting me
- ."Dream big, work hard"
Career Highlights
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Venice, 2024 (-53kg Kumite (Junior) - Women)
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Konya, 2022 (-54kg Kumite - Women)
