Though sports may not be a funding priority in Lebanon, Bassil is a source of pride and passion among Lebanese people. In countries where there is well-established support for Olympic athletes, such as the United States, athletes are offered access to a range of services, including trainers, medical professionals, school tuition contributions, and even career management advisers. But they'll all be watching Bassil's Olympic bid back in Lebanon -- it's just far too expensive for everyone to travel. Bassil has never had a teammate, as she's the first professional woman rifle shooter in Lebanon in decades. Her father, Jack Bassil, a former competitive shooter, first introduced his daughter to shooting when she was a teenager.

Source: CNN August 05, 2016 17:37 UTC