Sakura Kokumai quit her job and moved from Tokyo to Los Angeles to focus on karate. Now, Kokumai represents USA's best chance at a medal […]
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Karate makes its Olympic debut in Tokyo, here’s what you need to know | USA TODAY
Team USA karateka Sakura Kokumai explains the different disciplines of karate that you can expect to watch during the Olympics. RELATED: Believed to have originated […]
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Here’s everything you need to know about the new sports being played for the first time at the Tokyo 2020 Games in under 2 minutes. […]
Continue readingLearn all about the 5 new sports debuting at the Tokyo Olympics this summer | USA TODAY
The Tokyo Olympics will debut 5 new sports this summer: karate, sport climbing, skateboarding, surfing and 3×3 basketball. Learn all about them here and straight […]
Continue readingFirst-time Olympic athletes share their feelings leading up to the Tokyo Games | USA TODAY
While this year's games may look different, it's still a life-long dream for these first-time Olympians. Here's what they're looking forward to most. » We've […]
Continue readingFive Olympics storylines to know from COVID-19 protocols to new stars | USA TODAY
The Tokyo Olympics will be one of the most unique in history. Here's where the games stand with no fans, strict COVID-19 protocols and new […]
Continue readingAsian American Olympians and Olympic hopefuls speak out against anti-Asian hate | USA TODAY
Asian American US Olympians and Olympic hopefuls use their platform as athletes to bring awareness to anti-Asian hate. RELATED: Not even athletes who represent the […]
Continue readingKarate dojo erupts in cheers when boy breaks board | Humankind
This little boy was ready to give up, but his sensei wasn't about to let him. 🥋 RELATED » Siblings create chalk art to travel […]
Continue readingTeen triumphs over hardships to get to this moment | Humankind
You do find out that you are stronger than you actually know." Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to realize you're actually a warrior. […]
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