Dunya News

DUNYA

NEWS

Blog Post

Dunya News >
Turkish shooter on sudden fame at Paris Olympics

Turkish Olympic shooter aims to trademark viral stance

Turkiye’s Olympic pistol sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec has filed to trademark his nonchalant stance at the Paris Games that went viral around the world, his coach told AFP. His coach Erdinc Bilgili said that the move to protect the commercial use of his pose with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office came in response to others trying to […]

Read More
Turkish shooter on sudden fame at Paris Olympics

Turkish shooter on sudden fame at Paris Olympics

Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec went viral following his calm and relaxed posture during the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Dikec and his teammate Sevval Ilayda Tarhan won silver medal as Serbian duo Zorana Arunović and Damir Mikec clinched gold in the event. However, it was the 51-year-old’s unique stance […]

Read More
Yusuf Dikec called 'Turkish John Wick', makers of movie react

Yusuf Dikec called ‘Turkish John Wick’, makers of movie react

The makers of the critically acclaimed Hollywood movie “John Wick” responded to social media users who dubbed Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec as “Turkish John Wick.” The Turkish sports shooter became an overnight internet sensation after he won a silver medal for Turkey at the Paris Olympics 2024 without using specialised equipment. Dikeç and his partner […]

Read More
viral turkish olympian shooter yusuf dikec is a cat person

Viral Turkish Olympian shooter Yusuf Dikec is a cat person

Turkish pistol shooter Yusuf Dikec has recently garnered global attention after winning a silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. His relaxed approach, competing without specialized gear, and casual demeanor drew widespread admiration. Dikec’s unique style, including shooting with one hand in his pocket and wearing only a T-shirt […]

Read More
tribune

How viral Turkish Olympian Yusuf Dikec began in the shooting sport

Turkish pistol shooter Yusuf Dikec has gone viral on social media for his unconventional victory in the 10-metre air pistol event at the Paris Olympics. The 51-year-old Olympian captured global attention when he competed without protective gear or special lenses, unlike his peers, during the mixed team event. Dikec’s casual appearance and remarkable performance led […]

Read More
Yusuf Dikec on ditching specialised gear at Paris Olympics 2024

Yusuf Dikec on ditching specialised gear at Paris Olympics 2024

Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec has opened up on competing at the Paris Olympics 2024 without specialised equipment. The 51-year-old went viral after he won a silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event a day earlier. A photo of Yusuf Dikec took the internet by storm showing him sporting his regular pair of […]

Read More

Turkish shooter goes viral at Paris Olympics 2024

Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec took the internet by storm after he bagged a silver medal without using specialised equipment at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 51-year-old was termed an icon after he won a silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event a day earlier. Dikeç and his partner Şevval İlayda Tarhan were […]

Read More
tribune

Memers react as Turkish shooter wins Silver with basic gear

In a stunning display at the Paris Olympics 2024, 51-year-old Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec captured a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with minimal gear, sparking a meme fest on social media. Dikec, competing in his fifth Olympic Games, partnered with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan to secure second place. Despite only wearing […]

Read More