Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikech is constantly in the news these days. The way he shot and won the silver medal in the 10 meter air pistol competition at the Paris Olympics 2024 made him the talk of the town all over the world.
When he came to shoot with his pistol, his left hand was carelessly in his pant pocket. He was wearing very simple glasses and was not wearing any heavy safety gear like ear plugs. However, even in this casual style, he shot brilliantly and won the silver medal. In the same match, Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won the bronze medal.
This picture of Yusuf shooting at the Olympics went viral in no time. All the people who shared his picture had all kinds of stories. The saying ‘as many mouths, so many opinions’ is absolutely true here. Many people even called him an international crush, while some users claimed that he picked up the gun only after divorcing his wife and today he has become such a great shooter.
Sharing the ‘story’ of Yusuf Dichek on a Facebook page, it was told that he was a simple mechanic in Istanbul. He used to quarrel with his wife often, after which they both got divorced. Only after this, he started shooting and now he has won a silver medal in the Olympics.
Along with this, it was told that after winning the silver medal, Yousuf looked emotional on the Olympic podium and while addressing his ex-wife said, ‘Sharon, if you are watching this, I want my dog back.’
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This whole story sounds very interesting and has gone viral on social media. It has been liked by 8.15 lakh people, shared by 1.80 lakh people and commented by 53 thousand people. However, this is nothing but a bundle of lies.
According to a report by People, Diketch started shooting at the competitive level in 2001 after taking a job as a non-commissioned officer in the Gendarmerie General Command. He is a four-time Olympian, having competed in the 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 Olympics.
Dikache explained his special shooting technique in detail in an interview with Turkish broadcaster TGRT Haber. He described his shooting method as one of the ‘rare shooting techniques in the world’. He claims that even referees are surprised by his practice of shooting with both eyes open.
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first published : August 3, 2024, 2:56 pm IST
