Being able to compete in the Olympic Games is a unique opportunity for any athlete. Matthew Dawsona player for the Australian hockey team, was injured in preparation for the Paris Games and opted for a radical decision not to miss the Olympic event.
Dawson suffered an injury to the ring finger on his right hand during a preseason match and doctors recommended he rest to recover from the fracture. However, the recovery times did not allow him to go to Paris and after consulting professionals, he decided to amputate the tip of his finger. “I didn’t have much time to make a decision. But after receiving information from the plastic surgeon I decided to undergo surgery not only for the chance to play in Paris, but also to improve the daily life of my life. ,” admitted the 30-year-old player. in an interview with 7NEWS. “There are many other problems and other people who have other things in their lives that are more important than losing a finger, so I’m very lucky that it’s just a small piece of my finger,” he added.
This is Dawson’s third participation with the ‘Kookaburras’ in the Games after Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Australian team coach Colin Batch praised his player. “He’s back in training and there’s no doubt he’s set the bar very high for anyone who breaks a finger in the future. He’s made that decision and, obviously, he’s very committed to playing in Paris,” said he.
Source: La Verdad
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