SportsAustralian athlete sacrifices finger to compete in Paris Olympics

Australian athlete sacrifices finger to compete in Paris Olympics

The Olympic Games are a dream come true for athletes. They do everything to participate and showcase their skills. Injuries often lead to a nervous breakdown, so some decide to take drastic measures to play in the Games. One of them is Australian Matthew Dawson.

A hockey player cut off a piece of his finger.
A hockey player cut off a piece of his finger.
Images source: © Instagram | Instagram - Matthew Dawson

8:31 PM EDT, July 19, 2024

The Olympic Games in Paris are fast approaching. They officially begin on Friday, July 26, at 02:00 PM Eastern Time and will last until Sunday, August 11. For all athletes, this is the most important event of their lives. For four years, they do everything to be in the best possible shape and win as many medals as possible. There is nothing worse than sustaining an injury just before the Olympic Games. For an athlete, it is often the end of the world.

An injury just before the Olympic Games is often difficult to cope with. Australian field hockey player Matthew Dawson had no intention of breaking down because of it. He wanted so much to fly to Paris to perform in front of the fans that he decided to cut off a piece of his finger. Instead of treating the injury he sustained, he got rid of the problem. All to represent his country on the field in the capital of France.

Australian field hockey player cut off a piece of his finger

Shocking news has reached us from Australia. It turned out that Matthew Dawson, a field hockey player, decided to cut off a piece of his finger. This was because of an injury that would have prevented him from flying to Paris and competing in the Olympic Games. It would have been devastating for him since he represented Australia in both Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro. In the capital of Japan, he and his teammates won a silver medal.

"I made a conscious decision after consulting with a plastic surgeon. The decision was made not only for participation in the Olympic Games but also for my future life. My best solution was to cut off the upper part of my finger. Many other problems exist, and more important things happen in other people's lives than losing a finger, so I am very happy it is just a small piece of my finger," said Matthew Dawson in an interview with the media.

Field hockey coach Colin Batch told journalists that he is proud of his player. According to him, Dawson demonstrated how much he loves his country and how much he cares about the national team's performance.

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