In the space of one month, two international footballers suffered cardiac arrests on field of play.
While 25-year-old Italian footballer Piermario Morosini succumbed to the attack during an Italian second division match on April 14, Bolton Wanderers' midfielder Fabrice Muamba survived, thanks to the people who knew how to perform CPR after he collapsed during the FA Cup.
CPR is a technique used to manually circulate oxygenated blood supply to the heart and brain which extends the chance of reviving the victim.
CPR kept Muamba's vital organs functioning, till he received definitive treatment at reaching the hospital, and was able make a recovery.
Even in India, 28-year-old football player, D Venkatesh died during a District football league match in Bangalore last month, which once again highlights the importance of learning the basic techniques of CPR and first aid skills which can help save a life in emergencies.
Former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia also feels that learning CPR can save many lives in emergency.
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"It is very important for all sportspersons, not only footballers to be aware of basic life saving techniques like CPR. What happened to the Venkatesh was unfortunate," said the former skipper, who retired a few months back.
One of the companies which offers similar solutions on the growing health and safety needs is the Gurgaon-based VIVO Healthcare.