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
Henrico, VA
Quick Facts
- I started doing karate when I was only 4 years old and I have made The Junior National Team three times since then!
- My favorite food is pasta!
- Some hidden talents of mine is that I can play the piano and play soccer
- My coach is my hero because he is so great at what he does and has been doing karate for 50 years and has stuck with it
- I love competing in general. it is very exciting for me, and it is like taking a break from training to show what you can do. I love making new friends at a competition
- "Just because my path is different, doesn't mean I'm lost."
Career Highlights
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Tenerife, 2017 (+54kg Kumite - Women)
World Championship Experience
- 2014 WUKF World Championships Kumite: Silver
- 2016 15-17 Team Kumite in Ireland: bRonze
