2024 Nominees

Playing Fields

Production Company: An Olympic Channel Original / XTR Studios

Produced for: Olympics.com - International Olympic Committee

Executive Producer (Production Company): Bryn Mooser; Justin Lacob

Executive Producer (network/platform): JT Taylor; Mary Byrne; Mariano Amiune, Mark Parkman; Yiannis Exarchos

Country or Territory where first released: USA

Synopsis:

Playing Fields, a six-part documentary series introduces the new wave of athletes paving the way in their sports across the African continent – discovering their incredible stories of perseverance, optimism and the strength of the human spirit. Produced by the Olympic Channel and documentary studio XTR; and directed by local filmmakers.
In each of the six episodes, Playing Fields meets these trailblazing athletes from Burundi, Gabon, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola and South Africa. Get ready to be inspired by their unique and incredible stories of struggle and success, hear about their hopes and dreams of excelling in their sports, and how they are all united by their determination to make it to sport’s biggest stage, the Olympic Games.
Khalifa Mukadis – from the Nima district - a remarkable talent for football, has always dreamed of making it to the top tier of professional football. Knowing it isn’t easy and that few make it, his story is one of grit, drive and determination.