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
Rossmoor, CA
Quick Facts
- I started training when I was 4 years old
- I have a dog named Iwalani (Lucky in Hawaiian) that we rescued off of the streets
- My heroes are my mom and dad. They take me to the dojo all the time and it is a pretty far drive. They support me 100% in everything I choose to do
- I still remember the feeling of my very first National Gold Medal win so that was my biggest win!
- My inspiration comes from the Sensei's, Sempais and teammates. There is always something new to learn from each of them and they make training a great day at the dojo!
- "Winners never quit and quitters never win."
Career Highlights
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Venice, 2024 (Individual Kata - Men)
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Santiago, 2019 (Team Kata - Men)
