AUS Hockey Player Matt Dawson Amputates Part of Finger to Compete in Full Capacity at Paris Olympics

With the Olympics in Paris quickly approaching, all of the competing athletes have been working exceptionally hard to earn gold at one of the most important athletic events. This year, a superb squad of competitors has been announced for the highly anticipated Paris Games. The games have been widely anticipated. Participating at this level is nothing short of spectacular since some of the nation's greatest athletes represent their country. The athletes' passion for becoming a part of such a platform is incredible, and they have worked tirelessly to make their country proud. But no one could beat the quality of Australian hockey player Matt Dawson, who set an example of unwavering determination to participate in the multi-sport event.

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Matt Dawson Sets a New Example of Dedication, Amputates Part of Finger for Paris Olympics

Australia field hockey star Matt Dawson has set an unprecedented example of understanding the seriousness of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. In order to ensure his participation in the multi-sport event, the hockey player amputated a part of his right hand's ring finger. Dawson, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, was in doubt about participating in the competition after he broke his finger. The doctors gave him two options; To either let it or amputate a part of it, to which he chose the latter.

"I didn’t have much time to make the decision. I made the decision then I called my wife, and she said, 'I don’t want you to make a rash decision.

"But I guess I had all the information I needed to make a decision for not only playing in Paris but for life after and giving myself the best health,” Dawson told the Australian broadcaster Seven Network.

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Matt Dawson also stated that he did not make a rash decision on the subject and he also told his wife before undergoing the procedure. The Australian men's hockey coach applauded Dawson's commitment to the Paris Games.

“The best way of recovering from it was to just chop the end of the finger off. So that’s what he decided to do. It’s not something a coach can decide for a player.

“Full marks to Matt. Obviously he’s really committed to playing in Paris. I’m not sure I would have done it, but he’s done it, so great,” coach Colin Batch said.