Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, who shot to world and web fame following the Paris Olympics this yr, is at the moment in India for the ISSF World Cup, which is going down on the Dr Karni Singh Taking pictures Vary in New Delhi. Dikec has been swarmed by followers and admirers, and his reputation on social media has made him extraordinarily recognizable.
Dikec gained the silver medal for Turkey within the combined staff occasion of the 10m pistol, alongside Sevval llayda Tarhan. He shot into reputation for the fashionable nonchalance with which he participated within the occasion, clad in a easy Staff Turkiye t-shirt and with a hand in his pocket.
Notably contrasted towards the opposite shooters who have been utilizing a spread of paraphernalia and instruments to assist with their taking pictures, Dikec grew to become one of the seen athletes on the Olympics, by a number of memes and re-sharing.
Reflecting on the hyped-up reception readily available in Delhi when he arrived in India, Dikec appeared on the brighter aspect of his newfound fame. “I’m blissful to get a lot love from individuals, however generally I get offended,” says Dikec, breaking into amusing. “Life has modified after the Paris Olympics however I’m doing my regular issues, taking pictures, coaching. We celebrated at dwelling. My daughter may be very blissful watching me win the medal in Paris.”
‘For me the happiest factor…’
Paris was Dikec’s fifth look on the Olympics, and the primary time he completed within the medal positions. “For me the happiest factor is that after 5 Olympics I’ve a medal. It should assist taking pictures develop into extra in style in Turkey. Kids are already taking curiosity within the sport,” stated Dikec.
The viral pose has been recreated on a number of events, with the fashion of Dikec incomes him many followers the world over. Throughout the Olympics themselves, pole vaulting champion Mondo Duplantis of Sweden replicated the pose. Elsewhere, cricketer Kieron Pollard took inspiration and used it as a celebration throughout the remaining of The Hundred this yr, whereas Dutch footballer Steven Berghuis additionally paid an homage to the Turkish shooter.
Requested to discuss the explanations for his cool-as-can-be pose, Dikec answered “I don’t use any tools as a result of it makes me relaxed. I can focus higher.” Most shooters use lenses and iris diaphgrams to assist focus, however Dikec solely relied on one pair of earbuds and never a lot else.
Dikec claims he’s wanting ahead to make a return to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, on the age of 55. Sadly, the Turkish shooter missed the eight-man lower on the ISSF World Cup this week.