Until recently, the mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter was viewed with suspicion by a large portion of society, many of whom believed he was nothing more than a thug climbing into a cage to fight. the … The reality was very different from this perception and It was confirmed with Ilya Topuria exploding as a big star Sports and representatives of this sector are elite athletes.
Now, the MMA fighter is not only viewed through the eyes of a high-level athlete, but also as someone who is able to positively influence younger people. Realizing this, the Community of Madrid signed an agreement with the two-time UFC champion so that he could give lectures in Madrid schools.
Thus, the mixed martial arts fighter of Spanish and Georgian origins visited different centers, where he raised awareness against the harmful effects of drugs and bullying in Madrid schools, an activity included in the Regional Anti-Drug Plan of the Community of Madrid. The UFC world champion visited the Villa de Vallecas Public Institute in the capital this week, where he told schoolchildren about his journey to reach the top in his specialty, answering questions asked by students.
This is the second talk that Topuria has given in educational centers in Madrid, after the talk he shared with President Díaz Ayuso last October at the IES Antonio Fraguas Forges. It conveyed a message about the dangers of drugs and the importance of refusing any initial contact with them.
“You have to know how to say no, The fighter, who also spoke about his personal experience, how he suffered from minor bullying, and how he relied on his family and colleagues to deal with him, stressed: “You do not have to please anyone and think about what is good for you.” “When you have a problem and don’t know what to do, don’t be silent; Share your concerns with your friends, teachers, and family. “They will help you,” he advised the young people present.