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Olympic shooter causes a stir on social media for not using scope or protective gear

VN (Synthesis) August 1, 2024 21:32

Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec did not use specialized equipment during competition and still won silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Dikec, 51, and Sevval Ilayda Tarhan won silver in the 10m air pistol team event on July 30.

The image of shooter Dikec participating in the competition quickly went viral on social media because of his relaxed demeanor. This shooter only used earplugs, not specialized glasses or ear protection. While aiming, Dikec put his hands in his pockets.

Xạ thủ Yusuf Dikec thi đấu tại Olympic Paris ngày 31/7. Ảnh: X/@PicturesFoIder
Shooter Yusuf Dikec competes at the Paris Olympics on July 30

An account with 4 million followers on social network X posted a photo of Dikec with the caption "Türkiye sent a 51-year-old man, without glasses, without an eye patch or ear protection, and still won a silver medal."

Xạ thủ Olympic gây sốt vì không dùng kính ngắm, đồ bảo hộ

This photo attracted more than 53 million views, more than 770,000 likes and thousands of comments.

Dikec is participating in his fifth Olympics, counting from his first participation in Beijing 2008. It is not until Paris 2024 that he wins his first medal at an Olympics.

Xạ thủ Serbia Damir Mikec sử dụng kính chuyên dụng, bịt tai trong ngày thi đấu 30/7 tại Olympic Paris 2024. Ảnh: turkiyetoday
Serbian shooter Damir Mikec uses specialized glasses and earplugs during competition day 30/7 at the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Olympic shooter causes a stir on social media for not using scope or protective gear