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by Admin Aug 13, 2024 Few people around the world have ever heard of the name Yusuf Dicek but that doesn’t include the world of sports and all that changed at the recently concluded Olympics in Paris. The Turkish pistol event shooter who stands out at the heart of Turkey’s athleticism was born on January 1, 1973, in the city of Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. Yusuf, who rose overnight to international fame and became an internet poster face of masculinity due to his casual gear equipment that was minimal compared to his  Serbian opponent Damir Mikec, who was wearing a blinder over one eye, a lens over the other, and a large pair of ear defenders and won the gold medal, while Yusuf and his mixed team event teammate won the Silver medal at the 10-meter air pistol.  The 51-year-old who studied physical education and sports at the University of Gazi is also a retired non-commissioned officer of the Turkish Gendarmerie which is under the Ministry of Interior and is tasked with the responsibility of installing law and order in society and also a member of the Jandarma Gücü Sports Club.  Yusuf began his shooting career in 2001 but began to represent his country four years later at the 2005 Mediterranean Games held in Almeria, Spain, and from there continued to represent Turkey in numerous international competitions, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships.  He won silver at the 10-meter air pistol event on his first outing on the international stage and continued to win numerous medals for his country 19 years after at different competitions of the pistol event.  His first sensational display of weaponry caught the attention of the athletics world at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The Turkish international competed in the 10-meter air pistol and 50-meter pistol events, he showcased his remarkable precision and composure under pressure, and though he didn’t win any medal his shooting techniques shined the spotlight on him.  A year later he took the world by storm at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) 2013 World Cup held in Munich, Germany. He won the gold medal which underscored his status as one of the most prolific shooters in the world. Yusuf who is currently enjoying  his internet fame took to his Instagram page to repost a video compilation of Turkish-language memes about him. The Olympic silver medalist has an expression of his philosophy on the official Olympic page which states: “Success doesn’t come with your hands in your pockets.” The 51-year-old’s contributions to his country’s athletics have extended beyond his individual accomplishments but also serve as a role model for aspiring athletes, exemplifying the values of discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship for the next generation of Turkish athletes.  He is currently actively involved in facilitating the sport of shooting in Turkey. He is also working to discover and develop young talents in the country. He continuously pushes to advance the sport at the grassroots level. 

The world was stuck in awe of how Kim Ye-ji, the South Korean shooter, claimed the silver medal for the 10-meter air pistol event at the Paris Olympics.  The 31-year-old South Korean admitted she was in shock the day after she claimed the silver medal that she had gone viral and become an internet sensation for being the coolest shooter in the world after her picture pose went viral. The pose also has inspired numerous fans to create art of the pose after the American Billionaire and owner of X suggested that the South Korean would fit perfectly well for an action movie.  The 31-year-old sensational shooter who earlier suffered disappointment after she was disqualified at the 25-meter pistol event due to an error that cost her a trip to the finals even though she was a huge favorite to win a gold medal at the event. The South Korean who is still enjoying her unprecedented fame revealed that she is not a fan of social media and doesn’t have an X account but has an Instagram account with just six posts on it that she got to know of her internet fame through her 25-meter pistol coach who told her she has become a world star during a team dinner a day after she won the silver medal.  She further revealed she got to know through someone else on her team that  Elon Musk gave her a shout-out on his platform and her Instagram dm has been jam-packed with lots of messages from friends and fans from around the world. She disclosed that some of her Instagram messages were from fans who told her that they had learned a lot from her and that her mindset gave them hope. That was her reaction when she was disqualified from the 25-meter pistol event. Such messages meant a lot to her and moved her emotions.  She said because she scored zero shots at the 25-meter event doesn’t mean that was the end of the world and that has always been her mentality she wishes to tell people that whatever sad or demoralizing event might have happened to them won’t stop the sun from rising the following day and she truly believes that words carry power even though some people were angry at her and accused her of not taking the Olympics seriously because of her laugh reaction when she was scored zero point at the 25-meters pistol event. She revealed that her reaction was misunderstood and that she had gone through bigger mistakes in her life.  The South Korean who failed to discharge her empty cartridge after each shot missed her shot by 0.01 seconds at the 25-meter pistol event revealed that she started her shooting career in the sixth grade even though her parents were against it,  but her stubborn mentality paved the way for parents to finally give in to her demand.  The 31-year-old shooter said she had received some movie roles offer after Elon Musk suggested that she would be a good fit for a shooting movie but she disclosed that she hasn’t given it much thought and she is currently enjoying her wins. 

by Admin Aug 10 2024  The United States Women’s Soccer team has defeated the samba ladies of Brazil in the women’s Paris Olympic final held today to win its fifth record gold medal. The highly intense match between the two finalists witnessed only a goal difference which was scored by Mallory Swanson in the second half.  The Chicago Red Stars forward broke through the Brazilian defense with a beautiful solo run after being sent through a pass from midfielder Korbin Albert in the 57th minute to give the United States team the lead and secure victory. The United States female soccer team were seen as the underdogs going into the final match against a well known opponent in the Brazil team which paraded the legendary Marta who is six times recipient of the  Federation Internationale Football Association (FIFA) World Player of the Year award (2006–10 and 2018), she was brought in the second half but couldn’t salvage the match for the Brazilians. The Samba ladies had the United States team on the edge of their seats in the 16th minute when a goal by new Chicago Red Stars acquisition Ludmila was ruled offside. That didn’t stop them from pressing forward and outplaying the American side in the first half with the Brazilian team recording eight shots on target compared to their opponents 3 shots on target.  The star of the match was the United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher who was at her best to keep the Samba team from scoring a goal, her most impressive performance came in the first half stoppage time with a sensational reflex save in to thwart a first-time, point-blank shot from Gabi Portilho. The second half began in a different direction when the United States team took the bull by the horn and halted the pressure from their opponents.  The Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper was also called into action in the dying minutes of the second half to help secure the victory over the Brazilian team. This is the fifth gold medal for the United States women’s team since the London 2012 Olympic Games when they defeated Japan at the final.  The United States women’s team was ranked fifth in the world female soccer rankings, which is their lowest ranking going into any Olympic competition.