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Against all odds, disabled teen gymnast in Bosnia excels

Sara Becarevic warms before performing a gymnastics routine in Visoko, Bosnia, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching the world championships on television. (AP Photo) Sara Becarevic wipes her face during a training session in Visoko, Bosnia, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching the world championships on television. (AP Photo) Sara Becarevic changes her outfit before performing a gymnastics routine in Visoko, Bosnia, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching the world championships on television. (AP Photo) Sara Becarevic warms up before performing a gymnastics routine in Visoko, Bosnia, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching the world championships on television. (AP Photo) Sara Becarevic pauses during gymnastics training as her mother Sanela stands behind her, in Visoko, Bosnia, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching the world championships on television. (AP Photo) Sara Becarevic performs a gymnastics routine in Visoko, Bosnia, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching the world championships on television.(AP Photo) Sara Becarevic performs a gymnastics routine in Visoko, Bosnia, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching the world championships on television. (AP Photo) Sara Becarevic performs a gymnastics routine in Visoko, Bosnia, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching the world championships on television. (AP Photo) Sara Becarevic performs a gymnastics routine in Visoko, Bosnia, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching the world championships on television. (AP Photo) Sara Becarevic, left, listens to her coach Amina Lepic Mlivic, during a training session, in Visoko, Bosnia, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching the world championships on television. (AP Photo) Sara Becarevic warms up before performing a gymnastics routine in Visoko, Bosnia, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching the world championships on television. (AP Photo)
Against all odds, disabled teen gymnast in Bosnia excels