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Teenage figure skaters face rising social media abuse, campaign launches
Original: Associated Press: Teenage figure skaters increasingly targeted by social media abuse as campaign launches. “Teenage figu
Olympic gold medalist Evan Bates has warned that teenage figure skaters as young as 13 are being increasingly targeted by abusive comments on social media, as a campaign launches to address the problem in the sport. The Associated Press report highlights growing concern over online harassment of young athletes, who are often exposed to hostile audiences after competitive performances.
Why now: A new campaign against abuse of young skaters has drawn attention to the issue.
Evan BatesAssociated Pressfigure skating
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- Associated Press: Teenage figure skaters increasingly targeted by social media abuse as campaign launches. “Teenage figure skaters as young as 13 are being increasingly targeted by abusive comments on social media, Olympic gold medalist Evan Bates has warned. In a sport which… · researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com · 1
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