Paris Olympics 2024: The great sports event i.e. Paris Olympics 2024 is going to start from 26th July. 10,500 athletes from 206 countries across the world are going to participate in these games being held in the capital of France. It is every athlete's dream to bring glory to his country on a big platform like the Olympics. The latest example of how passionate the players are about these games has come from Australia, where a hockey player even got his finger cut to participate in these games.

Actually, Matt Dawson of the Australian hockey team has sacrificed one of his fingers on the advice of a doctor to participate in the Paris Olympics 2024. This news is shocking. Everyone has the same question in their mind that why did Dawson do this. It is said that a few days ago the ring finger of his right hand was broken, after which his dream of playing in the Paris Olympics came in danger.

Life is not simple for anyone yet some choose to fight with all they have for all they want while some keep waiting for the right time to take action and life passes away!

You are already a winner, Sir Matt Dawson!! Kudos to your dedication! pic.twitter.com/WyHC0P3IHZ

— Ishika Singh (@Ishika_Singh789) July 19, 2024

finger was broken

Matt Dawson wanted to play in the Paris Olympics at any cost, so after consulting doctors, he decided to get the upper part of his finger amputated. He had the option of getting the broken finger plastered and giving it enough time to heal. Or get it amputated. Thomas did not want to lose the opportunity to play in the Paris Olympics by getting his finger plastered, so he took this step. He underwent surgery this week. It is believed that he will recover by July 26.

"I want to win gold"

Barra says Matt Dawson had no hesitation about amputating his finger to keep his Olympic dream alive. pic.twitter.com/erbrfoz8br

— The West Sport (@TheWestSport) July 19, 2024

What did Dawson say?

After the finger was cut, Dawson said, 'I took a decision with the plastic surgeon at that time not only for playing in Paris but also for the life after that. The best option for me was to cut off the upper part of my finger. It was a challenge for me.

The coach praised

Australian coach Colin Batch is surprised by Matt Dawson's move. He said, 'This is not something a coach can decide for a player, I would like to give full marks to Matt for this work. Obviously he is really committed to playing in Paris. I probably would not have been able to do this, but he has done it.'