Yusuf DikeƧ, an Olympian from Turkey, has defended his decision to forego the use of professional shooting equipment during his range competitions.
This week, a photo showing Yusuf participating in the 10 meter air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics appeared online. It seemed like he was competing without any additional equipment.
Although Yusuf did wear earplugs to block out ambient noise, he chose not to wear the specialized spectacles or headphones that his opponents were sporting.
As an example, Kim Yeji of South Korea showed up to the tournament with a pair of spectacles that gave off a serious vibe.
The futuristic-looking spectacles, straight out of a cyberpunk novel, with a shield covering one eye to aid the shooter’s concentration.