Damar Hamlin collapsed during the match

It was claimed that the heart of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin, 24, who collapsed to the ground after a double struggle in the game played with the Cincinnati Bengals in the American Football League (NFL), stopped.

Damar Hamlin’s heartbeat was said to have been restored by cardiac massage performed by the paramedics at the field. It was noted that the American player, who was later transferred to the hospital, maintains the seriousness of his state of health.

Damar Hamlin dueled with Bengals player Tee Higgins in the first quarter of the game. The American player, who got back to his feet after the fight, collapsed to the ground shortly after. Hamlin, who was operated on the field for about 15 minutes, was later taken to the hospital. It was announced that the game, which was interrupted, was postponed while the host Bengals held a 7-3 lead. (AA)