A  Louisiana State University ladies’s basketball participant handed out whereas on stage with President Biden on the White House, sparking a chaotic scene during which medical personnel rushed to the dais.

Mr. Biden was moved to the aspect whereas the ailing participant was receiving care.

The scary second occurred a couple of minutes into Mr. Biden’s speech honoring the crew, which gained the NCAA ladies’s basketball championship earlier this 12 months.

As Mr. Biden started speaking, the participant — Sa’Myah Smith, a ahead on the crew — collapsed. The scene elicited gasps from the gang within the White House’s luxurious East Room.

“Folks, it’s ok,” Mr. Biden stated instantly after the incident.

The ceremony was briefly positioned on maintain whereas the White House’s medical employees handled Ms. Smith and escorted her out of the room.

Upon resuming the ceremony, Mr. Biden assured the gang that Ms. Smith was not severely injured.

“It’s not the first time it’s happened. Not to her, but to a lot of folks standing up on stage,” Mr. Biden stated.

Coach Kim Mulkey informed the surprised viewers that Ms. Smith was doing tremendous.

“Sa’Myah is fine. For those of you who are concerned, Sa’Myah is fine. I’ll assure you of that. … She’s embarrassed. She doesn’t want to leave. She wants to stand with us, but she needs to be checked out,” Ms. Mulkey stated. 

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