As athletes the world over come close to the final countdown for the opening of the Tokyo Summer Olympics in July, one South American champion is preparing for both his and his sport’s Olympic debut.

For Venezuelan karate champion Antonio Diaz, it’s the payoff for a long and successful career.

CGTN’s Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas.

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