Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec becomes social media sensation in Paris
Turkish representative Yusuf Dikec unexpectedly became the hero of the Olympic Games in Paris. After winning a silver medal in the 10-metre mixed air pistol shooting without goggles and protective headphones, the man impressed internet users. Memes about him quickly appeared.
A new social media hero emerged as Yusuf Dikec. The Turkish shooter won a silver medal in mixed air pistol shooting at 10 metres. A photo showcasing the style that secured his place on the podium is making waves.
The 51-year-old and his partner Sevval Ilayda Tarhan competed in the 10-metre air pistol shooting team event. Unlike most of his rivals, the Turk did not use protective equipment - headphones or protective glasses - during the competition.
News of Yusuf Dikec's feat spread worldwide, as evidenced by the comments on his social media.
The shooter received congratulations from various parts of the globe, and some fans believe that the gold medalists, Serbs Damir Mikec and Zorana Arunović, will be entirely forgotten because of the Turkish athlete's stance.
Some social media users even speculated that Yusuf is a professional assassin, but he is a very calm person who loves cats in his private life.
Internet users did not disappoint and created many memes about him. There were references, including the famous game - Red Dead Redemption 2.
With a hand in his pocket for the gold medal in Paris. he spoke out on Instagram
Social media users literally went crazy about him. After a short time, the man himself spoke out. He posted a selfie with the silver medal on Instagram and expressed great joy over his achievement. His post is just two sentences long.
I am very happy that we provided the first medal in history [in this discipline] to 85 million people in my country who supported us with prayers. This medal belongs to the Republic of Turkey, wrote Yusuf Dikec.
