Viral Turkish Shooter Yusuf Dikeç Aims for LA 2028 After Paris Olympics Success

Yusuf Dikeç, who gained fame for his unique shooting style and silver medal win, plans to continue competing despite missing the ISSF World Cup finals.

• Yusuf Dikeç became a viral sensation at the Paris Olympics with his relaxed shooting style, earning Turkey's first Olympic shooting medal.
• Dikeç, 51, won a silver medal in the mixed team 10m air pistol event, marking his first Olympic medal in five appearances.
• His distinctive pose, shooting with one hand in his pocket, has been widely shared and imitated on social media.
• Despite not qualifying for the finals at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi, Dikeç remains focused on competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
• Dikeç appreciates the lack of age restrictions in shooting sports, allowing him to extend his career and inspire young athletes in Turkey.

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