The great sacrifice that a hockey player made to participate in the Paris Olympics

Matthew Dawson, field hockey player, revealed his decision to amputate his finger to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Australian, who was part of the team that won silver in Tokyo in 2021, broke the ring finger on his right hand, putting his participation in Paris-2024 at risk.

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The decision to participate in the Olympics

The 30-year-old player said that he made the decision with the help of his plastic surgeon, as it was not only the “best option” to ensure his participation in the tournaments, but also to cope with his life.

The surgeon also informed him that the only way to ensure his participation in Paris 2024 and maintaining a healthy lifestyle in the future was to amputate the top of the finger.

It is worth noting that Dawson, with the support of his wife, decided to go ahead with the operation to not only fulfill his Olympic dream but also to ensure his long-term well-being.

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“The best option for me was to remove the tip of my finger. It is a change at this time and an exciting challenge, I guess,” he said in an interview with local media.

It is important to highlight that lMatt Dawson’s story demonstrated the level of commitment of athletesas they spend their entire lives training non-stop, and they make these kinds of sacrifices to be in the Olympic Games and win medals for their country.

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