299K likes, 5,985 comments - ilia_quadg0d_malinin on February 16, 2026: "On the world’s biggest stage, those who appear the strongest may still be fighting invisible battles on the inside. Even your happiest memories can end up tainted by the noise. Vile online hatred attacks the mind and fear...
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Today Ilia shared another teaser video for his (presumed) Olympic gala program about mental health. I continue to be amazed and impressed by Ilia’s bravery and strength of character, and I think it’s great he is bringing such an important topic to the Olympics. I hope that he will inspire other young skaters, athletes, and non athletes to get help and take care of their mental health.
I also am absolutely sick and tired and furious about online bullying and hate. I wish I could snap my fingers and make every hater lose the ability to speak and type. I wish I could protect all skaters and athletes from seeing these hateful words. So many skaters, including Ilia and his friends, (Kevin, Amber, etc) have been targeted by vile online hate and messages. These haters should be ashamed of themselves. They are not “fans of the sport” and have no place in the sport. Even on this forum I see so much hate and nasty comments. In fact I don’t even look at most of golden skate because I’m tired of all the negativity. I can’t imagine how hurtful this must be for the athletes. Everyone on golden skate and the internet who spreads such nastiness towards Ilia and other skaters should be ashamed of themselves and do better.
Quite a young man.
