Sam Booth, 17, from Llanberis, with his parents Sarah and Neil (Image: Sam Booth)

It started like any normal day for teenager Sam Booth. Then then 16-year-old felt well on the way to play a game in Liverpool. On court, Sam, who has previously represented Wales in the sport, had just been substituted out of the game. To his team mate's horror he suddenly became unresponsive.

He was having a cardiac arrest and as the gravity of the situation became clear they swung into action. It was Sam's mum Sarah's birthday, and she was in the stands watching when the nightmare unfolded.

Thanks to the quick actions of teammates, coaches, and the presence of a defibrillator on court, Sam survived. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here .

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