Hometown Stories

Season 8 Episode 17: Two Worlds, One Dream: Vying for Powerlifting Glory

Pia Laophakdee is a young para powerlifter who is determined to change perceptions of disabled people in his home country, Laos. Coaching him is 59-year-old Takashi Jo, a seasoned Japanese para athlete who is hoping to crown his career by competing at the highest level in his sport. These 2 strong-willed athletes come together to train and test the limits of their strength as they pursue powerlifting glory.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

15

Episodes:

300

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

2011

IMDb:

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