Ilia Topuria Details School Bullying as He Fronts Madrid Anti‑Bullying Effort

His testimony strengthens a Madrid‑backed push that teaches kids to seek help early.

Overview

Topuria, speaking on the Spanish program Charlas Adictivas, described constant confrontations at school that left him afraid and unsure of himself.
He said bullying awakened a deep sadness and made him feel smaller until he told his brother, which he recalls as the moment that helped stop the abuse.
In 2025 he signed a cooperation protocol with the Community of Madrid and regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso to combat school bullying and drug use through workshops, talks, and sports activities.
He now serves as the program’s public face, urging students to speak up sooner and pressing adults to step in when they see signs of abuse.
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