In the 10-meter air pistol shooting mixed team final of the Paris Olympic Games on July 30, Turkey's Yusuf Dikec and teammate Sefvar Ilayda Tarhan won the silver medal. This is Turkey's first Olympic victory. The first medal in shooting history.
▲Di Cage triggered discussion and attention from netizens around the world
My response: It’s not to look cool
It’s to maintain balance
During the game, Di Cage came on the field with one hand in his pocket, a calm face, and wearing a pair of ordinary glasses. The discussion and attention of netizens around the world, this seemingly relaxed state, also quickly made it popular on global social media. On the social platform "x" (i.e. Twitter), some netizens joked that "he looks like he just came to participate in the Olympics after getting off work."
American media pointed out that compared to other shooters who wore large earmuffs and professional glasses, Di Cage went on the field wearing only a pair of sleep earplugs and acted quite calmly. Mexican media commented that he seemed to regard the Olympic stadium as his own terrace.
Although Di Cage looks calm on the surface, according to his teammate Talhan, Di Cage is actually not that calm. Talhan said after the game: "He must be quite nervous inside, and he is also under a lot of pressure. After all, this is the Olympic final." Di Cage also recognized this statement of his teammates.
In an interview with Turkish media, Di Cage explained: "Playing with one hand in the pocket is not to look cool, but because this position makes me feel comfortable, keeps my body balanced, and maintains concentration. "When talking about his equipment, Di Cage explained that most shooters are used to shooting with one eye, but he is used to shooting with both eyes. "I have done a lot of research myself, and I really don't need that much equipment. .”
Turkish Embassy: He is not a killer
html On August 1, the Turkish Embassy in China posted on its official Weibo to introduce Yusuf Dikeç:Sergeant Major Yusuf Dikeç in 2024. Winning the silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol mixed team competition at the 2008 Paris Olympics, he instantly became the focus of global attention with his elegant shooting posture. So who is Yusuf Di Cage? Did #Turkey send a killer#? No, no, Yusuf Di Cage is just a shooter from Türkiye. The senior sergeant major, who was born on January 1, 1973, in Goksun District, Kahramanmarash City, has repeatedly achieved great results in international competitions with his excellent shooting skills.
@Turkish Embassy in China
The 51-year-old Di Cage is already a veteran of the Olympic Games. "I have participated in five Olympic Games, and we performed great this time." Di Cage said that he will continue to work hard with his teammate Talhan. "We want to win the gold medal in the next (2028) Los Angeles Olympics. Win the gold medal.”
▲Chinese player Liu Yukun (right) only wore earplugs during the competition. According to CCTV news screenshot
According to reports, shooters have certain freedom in dressing when competing. Typically, shooters will choose to wear goggles or cover one eye to better aim at the target. However, there are also athletes like Di Cage who choose not to wear goggles.
According to a report by Xinhua News Agency on August 1, in the men's 50-meter rifle three-position shooting competition at the Paris Olympics that day, Chinese player Liu Yukun performed strongly and defeated all the experts to win the gold medal with a score of 463.6 rings. During the competition, Liu Yukun only wore earplugs and did not wear goggles and other equipment.
Source: Red Star News reporter Li Jinrui Comprehensive Xinhua News Agency (reporters Lin Deren, Wang Meng), China News Service
