Just over four years ago in May 2022, 10-year-old Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Sasha Paskal and her mother, Maria, were enjoying some time together in the scenic seaside village of Zatoka in the Odesa region of southwestern Ukraine. Then, life changed forever.

Just over four years ago in May 2022, 10-year-old Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Sasha Paskal and her mother, Maria, were enjoying some time together in the scenic seaside village of…

In 2022, Oleksandra Paskal lost her leg following a Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Odesa region. She was just six years old. Following months of intense rehabilitation, she…