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.
Title | Hometown Stories - Season 8 Episode 17 Two Worlds, One Dream: Vying for Powerlifting Glory |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | Japan |
Studio | NHK, NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
Cast | lae astra |
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Keyword | way of life, hometown, culture, community spirit, social awareness, life story, working life |
First Air Date | Feb 06, 2011 |
Last Air date | Oct 27, 2024 |
Season | 13 Season |
Episode | 259 Episode |
Runtime | 30:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 0.00/ 10 by 0.00 users |
Popularity | 8.204 |
Language | Japanese, English |