Former surfing world champion Sunny Garcia in intensive care

• World Surf League confirms Hawaiian is in hospital in Oregon
• Won world title in 2000 and six triple crowns of surfing
• Kelly Slater among those posting messages of support

The World Surf League has confirmed the former world champion Sunny Garcia is in intensive care.

“With heavy hearts we confirm that Sunny Garcia is in the ICU in the hospital,” the WSL posted on Twitter. “Sunny has always been a great champion of surfing, both in and out of the water. Our prayers are with him and his loved ones at this deeply challenging time.”

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