Yusuf Dikec shuns the professional shooting norms

Yusuf Dikec shuns the professional shooting norms

The world goes bizarre at his performance in the Paris Olympics 2024

Yusuf Dikec, the 51-year-young, air pistol shooter from Turkey has written his name on the Olympic history. He got the silver medal in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol event with limited equipment.

It marked Turkey’s maiden medal in the Olympics shooting. He achieved the feat with his partner Sevval Ilayda Tarhan.

The 51-year-old master shooter isn’t a new figure in the Olympics. His debut was in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and was participating in his fifth Olympics in Paris.

His photo of shooting with minimal gear burst onto social media, making Dikec the social media sensation on Wednesday.?

Professional shooting requirements Vs Yusuf Dikec?

• Other shooters: Specialized goggles and ear protection
• Yusuf Dikec: Regular prescription glasses and earplugs

• Other Shooters: Fully equipped with a blinder, a lens, and large ear defenders
• Yusuf Dikec: Regular T-shirt, one hand nonchalantly in his pocket

The iconic image of Yusuf with anything but the target in the mind became the talk of the moment in hours. People around the planet cherished his cool demeanor and the simplicity with which he approached the game.?

This man’s approach defied sporting conventions, one hand unceremoniously in his pocket, a casual T-shirt on, regular glasses, and earplugs. His unsophisticated approach amassed over 21 million views on X (formerly known as Twitter), cementing his status as a legend at the Paris Games.

The Silver Medal of Dikec and Tahran didn’t only testify to the unparalleled talent but also marked a historic day in Turkey’s Olympic history.?

There was a daylight between him and his Serbian rival Damir Mikec. Yusuf’s Serbian rival was fully equipped with a blinder, a lens, and large ear defenders, but he had nothing but regular glasses and earpods.?

Despite these differences, Dikec's performance spoke volumes about his skill and experience.

The achievement meant the world to the Turkish Shooter as it was his first medal in the Olympics.?

Dikec revealed his future goals by stating: “ I hope next in Los Angeles [for] a gold medal.”

His insane aura got the headlines of the world’s prestigious news firms and media centers as:

• CNN SPORTS

Turkey’s understated Olympic shooter Yusuf Dike? bags silver medal and goes viral for ‘insane aura’

• ALJAZEERA

Viral Olympic shooters Yusuf Dikec and Kim Ye-ji unfazed by internet storm

Hands-in-pocket Turkish shooter Dikec and South Korea’s ‘sci-fi assassin’ Kim have brushed aside their fame.

• NBC NEWS

“Turkish sharpshooter Yusuf Dike? wins silver at Paris Olympics with minimal gear, becomes internet sensation

With one hand in his pants pocket, the 51-year-old shot his way to second place, marking a historic moment for his home country and catapulting himself into online fandom.”

• THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL

‘Cool’ Turkish marksman unruffled by viral Olympic fame

• INDIA TODAY

What is swag? Olympic Turkish shooter just explained its meaning, says Anand Mahindra

Anand Mahindra, in his appreciation post for Yusuf Dikec, said that the Turkish shooter has just explained the meaning of the word "swag".

The world has a new sensation, and the biggest news and media firms are competing to put together the most suitable words to describe the grandeur of his Aura.?

THE HITMAN FROM TURKEY

It is fair enough to say that the Turkish shooter Yusuf took the internet by storm. Millions of people around the world praised his calm and simple approach. Some called it the real “Swag”, “an insane aura”, “Cool”, and “The Hitman”.

The ice-man Dikec has gleefully embraced the trend by reposting the meme videos in Turkish on his Instagram profile.?

His relaxed posture even in the world’s grand stages is an inspiration in itself.?

Conventions rear “GREATS” but unconventional “LEGENDS.?

Looking forward to an “Insane Aura” at the Los Angeles Olympics, in 2028.