Melbourne Storm forward Tui Kamikamica hospitalized after suspected stroke and subsequent discharge

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Melbourne Storm forward Tui Kamikamica, a 31-year-old Fiji international and club captain, was hospitalized on Monday after suffering a suspected stroke during a medical episode. He was treated at Royal Melbourne Hospital and later discharged to begin inpatient rehabilitation, with the Storm confirming he will return once fully recovered. Kamikamica had played 25 minutes in the team’s recent loss to the Cowboys and was a key forward in the club’s 2023 grand final side, having made 142 appearances since his 2017 debut. The Storm, currently seventh on the ladder, face the undefeated Panthers in their next match, while also dealing with the absence of Eli Katoa (out for the season due to brain surgery) and Xavier Coates (Achilles injury). The club emphasized privacy for Kamikamica’s recovery, though sources noted his long-term role in the team and the impact of his absence on the depleted forward pack. While details about his immediate playing future remain uncertain, the Storm’s focus remains on his health and rehabilitation.