Ukrainian gymnast Sasha Paskal shares her story through Dance of Freedom Tour
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Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Sasha Paskal, a 10-year-old Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast, is currently in Tokyo for her Dance of Freedom Tour. This tour showcases her talents and tells her personal story, stemming from a devastating missile attack in May 2022 that resulted in the amputation of her left leg. After enduring rehabilitation, Sasha returned to gymnastics, winning her first competition with a prosthesis in Chornomorsk. The tour is a collaboration with the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation to amplify the voices of Ukrainians affected by war, coinciding with the upcoming 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence on August 24.
- •Sasha Paskal was injured in a missile attack in May 2022.
- •She underwent 15 days in intensive care before having her leg amputated.
- •Sasha returned to rhythmic gymnastics just seven months after her injury.
- •The Dance of Freedom Tour features performances in cities like New York, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro.
- •The tour is dedicated to Ukraine's upcoming independence anniversary on August 24.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — After losing her leg to a Russian missile attack, this 10-year-old Ukrainian gymnast is telling her story through dance
"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.
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