Sierra Deodhari, a 13 years old American of Guyanese heritage will represent the USA National Jr. Team ( in kata ) in the World Karate Federation Youth Championships

Originally Posted: July 12, 2022

Meet Sierra Deodhari, a 13 years old of Guyanese descent who will represent the USA National Jr. Team ( in kata ) in the World Karate Federation Youth Championships. This event will be held in October in Turkey.

“I became the first person ( female ) of color to ever win a WKF medal for kata. I inspire young women to stay in sports and to train anywhere and everywhere like I do. I do not belong to any karate schools but I do train in our home karate school 6 days a week for about 2-3 hours per day.

I am also a 3rd year honor roll student and will start high school in the fall.”

A Somers teen is breaking boundaries along with inspiring others with one karate move at a time.

Sierra Deodhari, 13, is the first woman of color to win in the USA Team Trials and the National Karate Championships at her age.

She started karate at 3 years old following a non-traditional course.

Sierra attended her own dojo, the basement in her house.

She trains six days a week and Zooms with her sensei in Dominican Republic.

Since she learned karate in an unconventional way, she says anyone can practice and train anywhere and everywhere and still make it to the top. 

“Stay in the game, and never give up and never let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve your goals and just keep working hard,” she says.

Sierra will compete in the Youth World Karate Championships in October.

Source: News12 The Bronx

Sierra Deodhari, a 13 years old American of Guyanese heritage will represent the USA National Jr. Team ( in kata ) in the World Karate Federation Youth Championships
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