New Delhi: A striking image of Turkish pistol shooter Yusuf Dikec has taken social media by storm, garnering attention for his unconventional approach during the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event. In the viral photograph, Dikec is seen aiming his pistol with one hand in his pocket and without any shooting gear, exuding a relaxed demeanor that has captivated internet users. His casual stance has led many to dub him a hitman in jest.Indian businessman Anand Mahindra, a prominent social media presence, shared the image on his X account, praising Dikecs cool attitude. Mahindra commented, SWAG. This man just explained the meaning of the term to us.SWAG.This man just explained the meaning of the term to us. #Paris2024Olympics #YusufDikeç pic.twitter.com/zQhkjJuBfV— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 1, 2024Paparazzo Viral Bhayani also highlighted the contrast between Dikecs relaxed posture and the seriousness of Olympic competition in his Instagram post. Bhayani remarked, The image of him taking aim with one hand in his pocket and wearing minimal gear is a great example of a lighthearted moment in an otherwise intense competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani)Public responseThe image quickly sparked a flurry of memes and reactions online. Following Mahindras post, users flocked to the comments section with various remarks. One user humorously suggested, Sir, he purposely went for silver medal to avoid suspicion. Another user praised Dikecs performance, stating, This 51-year-old man won a silver medal without special glasses and instruments. Its really amazing. Wonderful, amazing, and awesome. This Turkey Man has become a topic of discussion all over the world. His swag will inspire millions of youth.Historic achievementYusuf Dikec, alongside his partner Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, won the silver medal in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol event, marking Turkeys first-ever medal in Olympic shooting. The gold was secured by Serbias Mikec and Zorana Arunovic, while the bronze went to Indias Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh.
