Born in Albania, Dedaj moved to Italy on a boat as she kept losing her sight. Now, she is a shining star in Rio.
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The IOC recognised Kosovo as an independent state and has allowed athletes to represent it at Rio 2016.
Albanian weightlifter Begaj won gold at World C’ships but her story tells a tale of struggle.
![Begaj became the first female weightlifter from the country to win gold [Rozafa Kelmendi/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014113012730705580_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)