Sports shooters in particular are attracting attention at the Olympic Games in Paris this year. Turkish athlete Yusuf Dikeç is even conquering the gaming world
The 2024 Summer Olympics have been taking place in Paris since July 26. Such a major sporting event naturally makes waves and does not leave the gaming world untouched. For example, a certain Assassin in a white robe was spotted during the opening ceremony.
One of the biggest highlights of the games so far, however, is Yusuf Dikeç. The Turkish marksman and his partner Sevval Ilayda competed in the mixed team final over 10 meters with the air pistol in Chateauroux on 30 July. In the end, the Turkish team took home the silver medal
However, Dikeç generated even more attention than his success alone with his casual appearance:grey hair, square glasses and one hand in his trouser pocket Above all, the 51-year-old completely dispenses with the usual sports equipment. Where many other shooters compete with almost cyberpunk-like goggles and large ear muffs, Dikeç only uses small earplugs
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The appearance alone was enough for Dikeç to shoot himself straightinto the hearts of viewers The marksman is currently being celebrated as a legend on social media. More and more people are associating him with characters from video games
The idea that Dikeç is actuallya professional hitmanis close, for example:
He is definitely a HitMan OlympicGamesParis2024 OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/PdScPfS7iv
– BossLogic (@Bosslogic) August 1, 2024
His casual shooting stance reminds others of a gunslinger or even a cowboy from Red Dead Redemption 2, on whose cover Dikeç also fits perfectly:
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But it’s not just Dikeç who is currently being celebrated by the internet for his performance. Kim Yeji from South Korea has also achieved similar fame. Kim is also a sports shooter and competed in the women’s 10-meter air pistol shooting event on 29 July, where she also won silver
Kim captivated the audience with her enormously cool demeanor and simply exuded an uncanny self-confidence. The hype surrounding the 31-year-old was heightened by a video from the World Shooting Championships in Bakuthis May. Here she set a world record in pistol shooting over 25 meters andtook this success as calmly as an anime rival
In combination, Dikeç and Kim are also celebrated by the gaming community. For example, as the Tekken characters Victor and Nina:
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– Hi! Buff Gigas Please? (@BuffGigas) August 1, 2024
Have you been following the Olympic Games and have you noticed any athletes that you are particularly passionate about? Share your thoughts in the comments! The 2024 Olympic Games run until August 11. There will also be a few more shootings during this time. Who knows if there will be any more stylish sports shooters making a big impression on fans of the Games.
