Stream top sports documentaries on OTT that delve into the failures and triumphs of athletes

JioHotstar boasts a vast collection of documentaries for sports enthusiasts, tracing the remarkable lives of athletes as they fought the odds with hard work and determination. These documentaries and docu-series bring out the life stories of the players, delving into their failures, the obstacles they faced, and the ultimate triumph. Roar of the Lion delves into Chennai Super Kings’ return to compete in the IPL after a two-year ban, while Matildas: The World at Our Feet follows the Australian women's football team’s preparation for the World Cup. You can watch these inspiring sports documentaries now through OTTplay Premium as well.

Sports documentaries available on OTTplay Premium:

Roar of the Lion

This docu-series follows the return of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the year 2018, after a two-year ban. Although the series particularly focuses on the struggles of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, it also explores the emotional turmoil and the personal struggles of each and every player during the ban, and their victory just after returning.

Bandon Mein Tha Dum

The docu-series Bandon Mein Tha Dum delves into India's historic Test-match victory against Australia during 2020-21. The series not only focuses on the triumph, but also explores the challenges the team had to face, including the loss of key players due to injuries, the pressure of playing against Australia on their home ground, and more. The documentary highlights the determination of players like Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Rishabh Pant.

Matildas: The World at Our Feet

This documentary series follows the journey of the Australian women's national football team as they prepare for the biggest tournament, the 2023 FIFA World Cup. The six-episode series opens with the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 and follows the team’s determined preparations as they strive to leave a strong mark on the football world.

Save Our Squad with David Beckham

With this docu-series, football fans will get to see David Beckham return to the East London football grounds where he played as a child. The four-episode series showcases Beckham mentor the under-14 side, who are struggling to survive in the league. The series also explores themes like teamwork, resilience, and personal growth as Beckham returns as a mentor for the young players.