Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec did not stop his winning streak and took the gold at the ESC European Champions League 2025 in Istanbul. The Olympic silver medallist, known for his calm and effortless shooting style, secured the title in the air-pistol competition, teaming up with Mustafa Inan to defeat Germany in the final.
Yusuf Dikeç Secures Gold in Istanbul
The 52-year-old Yusuf Dikeç represented Türkiye in front of a home crowd, repeating his composed stance that went viral at Paris 2024 — standing in his usual white T-shirt and glasses, one hand casually in his pocket. His win marked another milestone in Türkiye’s shooting history.
Speaking to Türkiye Today, Yusuf Dikeç said, “Representing my country in front of a home crowd, with the tournament held in Istanbul for the first time, is a great honour. Winning gold here makes me very happy.”
The ESC European Champions League Istanbul 2025 was a historic event in the history of Turkish shooting as Dikec delivered once again attracting attention on the Internet. His accuracy and calm demeanor whenever there is a lot of pressure on him has made him one of the most discussed sporting figures in international shooting.
Yusuf Dikeç’s Journey from Paris 2024 to European Gold
At Paris 2024, Yusuf Dikeç earned Türkiye’s first-ever Olympic shooting medal — a silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team event alongside Şevval İlayda Tarhan. It was his fifth Olympic appearance and made him Türkiye’s oldest Olympic medallist. His calm approach and minimal gear at the Games turned him into a viral figure on social media platforms.
After his success in the Olympics, Yusuf Dikec seized the European stage and won numerous gold medals at the European Shooting Championship 2025 in Istanbul. His consistency and technical prowess that he has gained during his 20 years of competition is emphasized by his continued appearance
Dikeç’s unique approach — using minimal equipment and maintaining a relaxed posture — has made him a standout figure in a sport known for precision and discipline.
