The Daesh/ISIS terrorist group claimed responsibility Thursday for an attack on Shia Hazaras In Afghanistan that left at least 14 people dead. The group announced its involvement through a social media post.

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The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at his high school in the US state of Georgia has been arrested. Watch to know more.

Georgia High School Shooting: Charges against father of shooting suspect

<p>Colt Gray, 14, and his father, who have been&nbsp;charged in connection with a school shooting in the US state of Georgia made their first appearances in&nbsp;court on Friday (Sep 6), wherein both declined to enter a plea to the charges against them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 14-year-old&nbsp;student and his father Colin Gray have been detained&nbsp;in connection with a mass shooting incident at the&nbsp;Apalachee High School&nbsp;which led to the deaths&nbsp;of&nbsp;two students and two teachers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Judge Currie Mingledorff told the father that if convicted on all counts, he would face a maximum prison sentence of 180 years.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Charges against&nbsp;Colt, Colin Gray</strong></h2>

<p>Colin Gray, 54, allegedly gave his 14-year-old son a firearm "with the knowledge he was a threat to himself and others" and has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder, four counts of involuntary manslaughter, and eight counts of cruelty to children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 54-year-old would also face up to 30 years in prison for each count of second-degree felony murder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If convicted, he&nbsp;can&nbsp;get up to 10 years in prison for each count of involuntary manslaughter. He could also get&nbsp;10 years&nbsp;in prison for each count of cruelty to children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Initially, Judge Currie said that the maximum penalty in the case of Colt was the death sentence or life in prison.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Georgia shooting: Father of suspect arrested</strong></p>

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<p>The prosecutors have alleged that Colt&nbsp;fired an AR-style rifle on campus on Wednesday (Sep 4)&nbsp;morning, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from four killed, nine others were injured in the shooting.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Colt Gray, 14, and his father, who have been charged in connection with a school shooting in the US state of Georgia made their first appearances in court on Friday (Sep 6), wherein both declined to enter a plea to the charges against them.

Colt Gray, 14, and his father, who have been charged in connection with a school shooting in the US state of Georgia made their first appearances in court on Friday (Sep 6), wherein both declined to enter a plea to the charges against them. The 14-year-old student and his father Colin Gray have been detained in connection with a mass shooting incident at the Apalachee High School which led to the deaths of two students and two teachers. Also read | Georgia school shooting: Authorities arrest father of suspected teen shooter Judge Currie Mingledorff told the father that if convicted on all counts, he would face a maximum prison sentence of 180 years. Charges against Colt, Colin Gray Colin Gray, 54, allegedly gave his 14-year-old son a firearm "with the knowledge he was a threat to himself and others" and has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder, four counts of involuntary manslaughter, and eight counts of cruelty to children. The 54-year-old would also face up to 30 years in prison for each count of second-degree felony murder. If convicted, he can get up to 10 years in prison for each count of involuntary manslaughter. He could also get 10 years in prison for each count of cruelty to children. Initially, Judge Currie said that the maximum penalty in the case of Colt was the death sentence or life in prison. Watch: Georgia shooting: Father of suspect arrested × However, he later called Colt back into the courtroom and corrected himself, saying that the teen could face life in prison with or without parole because of his young age. The prosecutors have alleged that Colt fired an AR-style rifle on campus on Wednesday (Sep 4) morning, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Apart from four killed, nine others were injured in the shooting. (With inputs from agencies)

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Akhtar Mengal, the chief of the eponymous Balochistan National Party (BNP-M), resigned on Tuesday from the National Assembly, citing frustration and lack of freedom in parliament and the apathy of lawmakers towards insecurity faced by the people of Balochistan.

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<p>On Friday (Aug 30), India got off the mark in the medal-tally at the Paris Paralympics 2024 edition. Shooters Avani Lekhara (gold) and Mona Agarwal (bronze) made India proud in the 10m air rifle SH1 before Preethi Pal clinched bronze in the women's T35 100m race and Manish Narwal grabbed silver in the men's 10m air pistol SH1. With four medals already, the Indian contingent looks determined to add to their tally on Day 3, i.e. on Saturday (Aug 31).&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are some strong medal contenders in action on Saturday. Shooters Rubina Francis and Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar will&nbsp;have big medal hopes riding on their shoulders on the third day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The day kicks off for India with the qualification and turn their attention towards the finals, if they qualify. In archery, Sheetal Devi and Sarita will be in action as they are advancing to the elimination rounds in the individual compound open event. Talking about badminton, Mandeep Kaur and Manisha Ramadass will aim to move&nbsp;forward in the women’s singles, with Nitesh Kumar, Manoj Sarkar, Sukant Kadam, and Tarun eyeing&nbsp;to progress ahead in the men’s singles.</p>

<p>On the water, the likes of Anita and Narayana Konganapalle will compete in the PR3 mixed double sculls repechage round.</p>

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<h2><strong>India's at Paris Paralympics 2024: Day 3 schedule (IST)</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Para Badminton</strong></p>

<p>12 PM: Mandeep Kaur vs Celine Aurelie Vinot (Australia) in Women's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage</p>

<p><strong>Para Shooting</strong></p>

<p>1 PM: Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar in Men's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Qualification</p>

<p><strong>Para Badminton</strong></p>

<p>1:20 PM: Nitesh Kumar vs Mongkhon Bunsun (Thailand) in Men's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage</p>

<p><strong>Para Cycling Track</strong></p>

<p>1:30 PM: Jyoti Gaderiya in Women's C1-3 500m Time Trial - Qualifying<br />
1:49 PM: Arshad Shaik in Men's C1-3 1000m Time Trial - Qualifying</p>

<p><strong>Para Badminton</strong></p>

<p>2 PM: Manoj Sarkar vs Jianyuan Yang (China) in Men's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage</p>

<p>2:40 PM: Sukant Kadam vs Siripong Teamarrom (Thailand) in Men's Singles SL4 Group Play Stage</p>

<p><strong>Para Rowing</strong></p>

<p>2:40 PM: Anita/Narayana Konganapalle in PR3 Mixed Double Sculls Repechages</p>

<p><strong>Para Badminton</strong></p>

<p>3:20 PM: Tarun vs Lucas Mazur (France) in Men's Singles SL4 Group Play</p>

<p><strong>Para Shooting</strong></p>

<p>3:30 PM: Rubina Francis in Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Qualification</p>

<p>3:45 PM: Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar in Men's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final (subject to&nbsp;qualification)</p>

<p><strong>Para Badminton</strong></p>

<p>4 PM: Manisha Ramadass vs Qiu Xia Yang (China) in Women's Singles SU5 Group Play Stage</p>

<p><strong>Para Shooting</strong></p>

<p>6:15 PM: Rubina Francis in Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Final (subject to&nbsp;qualification)</p>

<p><strong>Para Archery</strong></p>

<p>7 PM: Sarita vs Eleonora Sarti (Italy) in Women's Individual Compound Open 1/8 Elimination</p>

<p>8:59 PM: Sheetal Devi vs Mariana Zuniga (Chile) in Women's Individual Compound Open 1/8 Elimination</p>

<p><strong>Para Athletics</strong></p>

<p>10:30 PM: Parveen Kumar in Men's Javelin Throw - F57 Final</p>


On Friday (Aug 30), India got off the mark in the medal-tally at the Paris Paralympics 2024 edition. Shooters Avani Lekhara (gold) and Mona Agarwal (bronze) made India proud in the 10m air rifle SH1 before Preethi Pal clinched bronze in the women's T35 100m race and Manish Narwal grabbed silver in the men's 10m air pistol SH1.

On Friday (Aug 30), India got off the mark in the medal-tally at the Paris Paralympics 2024 edition. Shooters Avani Lekhara (gold) and Mona Agarwal (bronze) made India proud in the 10m air rifle SH1 before Preethi Pal clinched bronze in the women's T35 100m race and Manish Narwal grabbed silver in the men's 10m air pistol SH1. With four medals already, the Indian contingent looks determined to add to their tally on Day 3, i.e. on Saturday (Aug 31). There are some strong medal contenders in action on Saturday. Shooters Rubina Francis and Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar will have big medal hopes riding on their shoulders on the third day. The day kicks off for India with the qualification and turn their attention towards the finals, if they qualify. In archery, Sheetal Devi and Sarita will be in action as they are advancing to the elimination rounds in the individual compound open event. Talking about badminton, Mandeep Kaur and Manisha Ramadass will aim to move forward in the women’s singles, with Nitesh Kumar, Manoj Sarkar, Sukant Kadam, and Tarun eyeing to progress ahead in the men’s singles. On the water, the likes of Anita and Narayana Konganapalle will compete in the PR3 mixed double sculls repechage round. Day 3 of the #ParisParalympics2024 and plenty of mouth-watering action for Indian fans to look forward to. Keep chanting #Cheer4Bharat out loud as India🇮🇳 awaits an eventful day at the #Paralympics2024. Catch all the LIVE action at DD Sports & Jio Cinema! pic.twitter.com/W60d4Ktgkm — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 30, 2024 × Also read: Paris Paralympics: Indian para sprinter Preethi Pal clinches bronze medal in women's T35 100m race India's at Paris Paralympics 2024: Day 3 schedule (IST) Para Badminton 12 PM: Mandeep Kaur vs Celine Aurelie Vinot (Australia) in Women's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage Para Shooting 1 PM: Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar in Men's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Qualification Para Badminton 1:20 PM: Nitesh Kumar vs Mongkhon Bunsun (Thailand) in Men's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage Para Cycling Track 1:30 PM: Jyoti Gaderiya in Women's C1-3 500m Time Trial - Qualifying 1:49 PM: Arshad Shaik in Men's C1-3 1000m Time Trial - Qualifying Para Badminton 2 PM: Manoj Sarkar vs Jianyuan Yang (China) in Men's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage 2:40 PM: Sukant Kadam vs Siripong Teamarrom (Thailand) in Men's Singles SL4 Group Play Stage Para Rowing 2:40 PM: Anita/Narayana Konganapalle in PR3 Mixed Double Sculls Repechages Para Badminton 3:20 PM: Tarun vs Lucas Mazur (France) in Men's Singles SL4 Group Play Para Shooting 3:30 PM: Rubina Francis in Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Qualification 3:45 PM: Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar in Men's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final (subject to qualification) Para Badminton 4 PM: Manisha Ramadass vs Qiu Xia Yang (China) in Women's Singles SU5 Group Play Stage Para Shooting 6:15 PM: Rubina Francis in Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Final (subject to qualification) Para Archery 7 PM: Sarita vs Eleonora Sarti (Italy) in Women's Individual Compound Open 1/8 Elimination 8:59 PM: Sheetal Devi vs Mariana Zuniga (Chile) in Women's Individual Compound Open 1/8 Elimination Para Athletics 10:30 PM: Parveen Kumar in Men's Javelin Throw - F57 Final

India at Paris Paralympics, Day 3 full schedule: All you need to know

<p>The Indian contingent will aim to open their account in the Paris Paralympics 2024 medal tally on Friday (Aug 30) with strong medal prospects in para-athletics and shooting. In para-athletics, Karam Jyoti and Sakshi Kasana will compete in the women's discus throw F55 final and, thus, have&nbsp;a significant opportunity to finish at the top of the podium. Moreover, Preethi Pal will strive for a medal in the women's 100m T35 final whereas Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Avani Lekhara will participate in the qualification round on Friday. The final will take place later in the day.</p>

<p>In archery, Sarita will be up against Malaysia's&nbsp;Nur Jannaton Abdul Jalil&nbsp;in&nbsp;Round of 32. Meanwhile,&nbsp;shuttlers&nbsp;such as Manasi Joshi and defending champion Krishna Nagar&nbsp;will also be in action in group stage matches.</p>

<p>Manish Narwal is another key medal contender for India&nbsp;in the men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 category. Narwal, who returned with a&nbsp;gold in the mixed 50m pistol SH1 at the Tokyo Games, will be desperate to replicate his success this time around as well.&nbsp;Overall, it is a&nbsp;busy day for India with a few medal events lined-up as well.</p>

<p><strong>Here is India's schedule for Day 2 at Paris Paralympics:</strong></p>

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<p>Notably, there are many medal-contenders for India in the Paris Paralympics. With the Indian contingent missing out on several medals in Paris Games 2024, the paralympic athletes will fight hard to bring more glory to the country in the ongoing edition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the last Paralympic edition, in Tokyo, India ended with an overall 19 medals, finishing at the 24th spot with five gold, eight silver and six bronze medals.</p>


The Indian contingent will aim to open their account in the Paris Paralympics 2024 medal tally on Friday (Aug 30) with strong medal prospects in para-athletics and shooting.

The Indian contingent will aim to open their account in the Paris Paralympics 2024 medal tally on Friday (Aug 30) with strong medal prospects in para-athletics and shooting. In para-athletics, Karam Jyoti and Sakshi Kasana will compete in the women's discus throw F55 final and, thus, have a significant opportunity to finish at the top of the podium. Moreover, Preethi Pal will strive for a medal in the women's 100m T35 final whereas Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Avani Lekhara will participate in the qualification round on Friday. The final will take place later in the day. In archery, Sarita will be up against Malaysia's Nur Jannaton Abdul Jalil in Round of 32. Meanwhile, shuttlers such as Manasi Joshi and defending champion Krishna Nagar will also be in action in group stage matches. Manish Narwal is another key medal contender for India in the men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 category. Narwal, who returned with a gold in the mixed 50m pistol SH1 at the Tokyo Games, will be desperate to replicate his success this time around as well. Overall, it is a busy day for India with a few medal events lined-up as well. Here is India's schedule for Day 2 at Paris Paralympics: Let's get ready for Day 2️⃣ of #ParisParalympics2024🇫🇷 as our #Para stars are all set to keep up the winning momentum. Keep chanting #Cheer4Bharat out loud as India🇮🇳 awaits an eventful day at the #Paralympics2024. Catch all the LIVE action at DD Sports & Jio Cinema! pic.twitter.com/BRxtS1hdvj — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 29, 2024 × Also read: Paris Paralympics 2024 kickoffs in blaze of hope and inclusivity Notably, there are many medal-contenders for India in the Paris Paralympics. With the Indian contingent missing out on several medals in Paris Games 2024, the paralympic athletes will fight hard to bring more glory to the country in the ongoing edition. In the last Paralympic edition, in Tokyo, India ended with an overall 19 medals, finishing at the 24th spot with five gold, eight silver and six bronze medals.

India's schedule at Paris Paralympics, Day 2: Here is everything you need to know

Suspected militants kidnapped four people, including an army officer who was sitting in a mosque in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban to receive mourners after attending his father's funeral, officials said Thursday.

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<p>Ace Indian shooter and Paris Olympics bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh has rejected the government job offered to him as a token of appreciation. Upon landing in India, Sarabjot, who made the country proud with his third-place finish in the 10m air pistol mixed team event (alongside Manu Bhaker), expressed gratitude over the job offered but rejected it owing to personal plans.</p>

<p>Sarabjot Singh came agonisingly close to reaching the finals in the individual events but fell shy by a whisker. The 22-year-old belonging to a city called Ambala in Haryana revealed why he doesn’t wish to take up the job of Deputy Director in the Sports Department.</p>

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<p>"The job is good, but I will not take it right now. I want to focus on my shooting first," Sarabjot said. "My family has also been asking me to get a decent job, but I want to pursue shooting. I don’t want to go against the decisions that I have made, so I cannot take a job right now.”</p>

<p>The Indian shooter sounded determined to continue bettering his game, aiming to graduate from bronze to gold medal at the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I am yet to achieve my main goal. Hopefully, I will complete my main goal in 2028. I used to write in my personal diary that I will give my personal best in Paris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“However, I am yet to give my personal best. I want to shoot for gold in 2028," Sarabjot said during an exclusive chat with India Today following his bronze medal performance.</p>

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<h2>India's medal tally in Paris</h2>

<p>The Indian shooters took home three of the six medals won at the Paris Games. While Sarabjot and Swapnil Kusale won a bronze each in their respective events, female shooter Manu Bhaker shone with her record two bronze medal wins in a single edition, becoming the first Indian athlete - male or female to unlock this feat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, the Indian men’s hockey team won their second straight Olympic bronze in Paris by beating Spain 2-1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Elsewhere, the defending gold medal winner in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, finished second in the finals this time as Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won his maiden gold with an Olympic Record (OR) throw of 92.97m.</p>

<p>India’s final medal came on the penultimate day when 21-year-old Aman Sehrawat won his maiden bronze in the men’s 57kg wrestling.&nbsp;</p>

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Ace Indian shooter and Paris Olympics bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh has rejected the government job offered to him as a token of appreciation. Upon landing in India, Sarabjot, who made the country proud with his third-place finish in the 10m air pistol mixed team event (alongside Manu Bhaker), expressed gratitude over the job offered but rejected it owing to personal plans.

Ace Indian shooter and Paris Olympics bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh has rejected the government job offered to him as a token of appreciation. Upon landing in India, Sarabjot, who made the country proud with his third-place finish in the 10m air pistol mixed team event (alongside Manu Bhaker), expressed gratitude over the job offered but rejected it owing to personal plans. Sarabjot Singh came agonisingly close to reaching the finals in the individual events but fell shy by a whisker. The 22-year-old belonging to a city called Ambala in Haryana revealed why he doesn’t wish to take up the job of Deputy Director in the Sports Department. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: ‘He should think of world record now' - Arshad's first coach Fayaz Bukhari to Pakistan hero "The job is good, but I will not take it right now. I want to focus on my shooting first," Sarabjot said. "My family has also been asking me to get a decent job, but I want to pursue shooting. I don’t want to go against the decisions that I have made, so I cannot take a job right now.” The Indian shooter sounded determined to continue bettering his game, aiming to graduate from bronze to gold medal at the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles. “I am yet to achieve my main goal. Hopefully, I will complete my main goal in 2028. I used to write in my personal diary that I will give my personal best in Paris. “However, I am yet to give my personal best. I want to shoot for gold in 2028," Sarabjot said during an exclusive chat with India Today following his bronze medal performance. WATCH VIDEO - #WATCH | Ambala, Haryana: On Haryana government's offer of the post of Deputy Director in the Sports Department, Indian Shooter and Olympic Athlete Sarabjot Singh says, "The job is good but I will not do it right now. I want to work on my shooting first. My family has also been… pic.twitter.com/XU7d1QdYBj — ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024 × India's medal tally in Paris The Indian shooters took home three of the six medals won at the Paris Games. While Sarabjot and Swapnil Kusale won a bronze each in their respective events, female shooter Manu Bhaker shone with her record two bronze medal wins in a single edition, becoming the first Indian athlete - male or female to unlock this feat. Besides, the Indian men’s hockey team won their second straight Olympic bronze in Paris by beating Spain 2-1. Elsewhere, the defending gold medal winner in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, finished second in the finals this time as Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won his maiden gold with an Olympic Record (OR) throw of 92.97m. India’s final medal came on the penultimate day when 21-year-old Aman Sehrawat won his maiden bronze in the men’s 57kg wrestling. (With inputs from agencies)

Ace India shooter Sarabjot Singh rejects government job after Paris Games bronze, here’s why

We're on the second last day of the Paris Olympics and the grandest sporting event of the year has delivered unparalleled athletic performances record-breaking moments and also some wild viral sensations. We've been keeping you updated on the sporting front but now in our next report we introduce you to the internet's latest Superstars.

From the Hitman to the Superman: Who are the internet's favourite Paris Olympic athletes?

<p>Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec went viral for his cool, calm demeanour at the Paris Olympics, but said there were "storms" within him as he won silver in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol event.</p>

<p>His nonchalant pose, with his non-shooting hand casually tucked into his pocket, sparked a flurry of memes and won a legion fans online - as well as eliciting a tribute from pole vault great Mondo Duplantis and banter with Elon Musk.</p>

<p>He eschewed the high-tech gear of his competitors, opting for a simple yellow ear plug and regular glasses as he and Sevval Ilayda Tarhan secured their podium finish.</p>

<p>"At that moment, everyone says I seemed very calm, but actually, storms were raging inside me," said Dikec, a former Turkish Gendarmerie officer.</p>

<p>"I think my shooting pose represented the Olympic spirit very well: the fair play, simplicity, clarity, and naturalness. That's why it got so much attention."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics/news-vinesh-phogat-disqualification-verdict-expected-before-olympics-end-as-wrestler-demands-shared-silver-medal-748749">Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Verdict expected before Olympics end as wrestler demands shared silver medal</a></strong></p>

<p>Dikec's fame was further amplified by his interactions with Elon Musk on social media platform X.</p>

<p>Sharing a photo from the Olympics, Dikec said: "Hi Elon, do you think future robots can win medals at the Olympics with their hands in their pockets? How about discussing this in Istanbul, the cultural capital that unites continents? @elonmusk."</p>

<p>Musk responded: "Robots will hit the center of the bullseye every time."</p>

<p>Swedish pole vaulter Duplantis emulated Dikec's distinctive shooting pose following his own victory, when he broke the world record.</p>

<p>"It's nice to see that kind hearted people feel close to each other," Dikec said.</p>

<p>Regarding his career goals, Dikec confidently stated: "My partner and I will get the gold at the Los Angeles 2028 Games."</p>

<p>He said he told the gold medallist, Serbia's Damir Mikec, "I've only lent you the gold medal until 2028".</p>

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Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec went viral for his cool, calm demeanour at the Paris Olympics, but said there were "storms" within him as he won silver in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol event.

Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec went viral for his cool, calm demeanour at the Paris Olympics, but said there were "storms" within him as he won silver in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol event. His nonchalant pose, with his non-shooting hand casually tucked into his pocket, sparked a flurry of memes and won a legion fans online - as well as eliciting a tribute from pole vault great Mondo Duplantis and banter with Elon Musk. He eschewed the high-tech gear of his competitors, opting for a simple yellow ear plug and regular glasses as he and Sevval Ilayda Tarhan secured their podium finish. "At that moment, everyone says I seemed very calm, but actually, storms were raging inside me," said Dikec, a former Turkish Gendarmerie officer. "I think my shooting pose represented the Olympic spirit very well: the fair play, simplicity, clarity, and naturalness. That's why it got so much attention." ALSO READ: Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Verdict expected before Olympics end as wrestler demands shared silver medal Dikec's fame was further amplified by his interactions with Elon Musk on social media platform X. Sharing a photo from the Olympics, Dikec said: "Hi Elon, do you think future robots can win medals at the Olympics with their hands in their pockets? How about discussing this in Istanbul, the cultural capital that unites continents? @elonmusk." Musk responded: "Robots will hit the center of the bullseye every time." Swedish pole vaulter Duplantis emulated Dikec's distinctive shooting pose following his own victory, when he broke the world record. "It's nice to see that kind hearted people feel close to each other," Dikec said. Regarding his career goals, Dikec confidently stated: "My partner and I will get the gold at the Los Angeles 2028 Games." He said he told the gold medallist, Serbia's Damir Mikec, "I've only lent you the gold medal until 2028". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Paris Olympics 2024: Viral Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec admits fighting 'storm within' in medal win

<p>India shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka missed a bronze in mixed skeet event on Monday (Aug 4) at the ongoing Paris Olympic 2024 by a single shot.</p>

<p>The India duo lost 43-44 to China's Yiting Jiang and Jianlin Lyu. In the first set where each shooter from each team got four shots, India's Naruka missed one while China hit target on all.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paris-olympics-2024-chak-de-india-actor-pens-hockey-player-amit-rohidas-suspension-letter-for-qf-red-card-747390">Paris Olympics 2024: 'Chak de India' actor pens hockey player Amit Rohidas' suspension letter for QF red card</a></p>

<p>In the second series of 10 shots, China's Yiting missed three consecutive shots while the Indian duo missed one each as the scores became level at 13-13.</p>

<p>In third series, China's Yiting and India's Chauhan missed one each and the scores still stood level at 20-20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the next three series of shots, Chinese shooters didn't miss a single shot while India's Chauhan just missed one which eventually proved to be the difference.</p>

<h2><strong>Wrestler Nisha Dahiya loses&nbsp;after injury</strong></h2>

<p>India women wrestler Nisha Dahiya lost her 68 kg freestyle quarterfinal bout to North Korea's Sol Gum Pak with a dislocated elbow and broken finger. Nisha had a lead going into the final round which she then stretched to 8-1.</p>

<p>An injury on right arm with about 30 seconds left in the bout&nbsp;saw Nisha bursting into tears and get attended by the official medical staff gave her opponent a chance. The North Korean grappler took advantage of the injury and brought scores level at 8-8.</p>

<p>With only 12 seconds left in the bout, Nisha required the medical attention once again and was constantly crying because of pain. The India grappler, however, went down with a 8-10 score despite a valiant effort.</p>


India shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka missed a bronze in mixed skeet event on Monday (Aug 4) at the ongoing Paris Olympic 2024 by a single shot.

India shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka missed a bronze in mixed skeet event on Monday (Aug 4) at the ongoing Paris Olympic 2024 by a single shot. The India duo lost 43-44 to China's Yiting Jiang and Jianlin Lyu. In the first set where each shooter from each team got four shots, India's Naruka missed one while China hit target on all. Also Read: Paris Olympics 2024: 'Chak de India' actor pens hockey player Amit Rohidas' suspension letter for QF red card In the second series of 10 shots, China's Yiting missed three consecutive shots while the Indian duo missed one each as the scores became level at 13-13. In third series, China's Yiting and India's Chauhan missed one each and the scores still stood level at 20-20. In the next three series of shots, Chinese shooters didn't miss a single shot while India's Chauhan just missed one which eventually proved to be the difference. Wrestler Nisha Dahiya loses after injury India women wrestler Nisha Dahiya lost her 68 kg freestyle quarterfinal bout to North Korea's Sol Gum Pak with a dislocated elbow and broken finger. Nisha had a lead going into the final round which she then stretched to 8-1. An injury on right arm with about 30 seconds left in the bout saw Nisha bursting into tears and get attended by the official medical staff gave her opponent a chance. The North Korean grappler took advantage of the injury and brought scores level at 8-8. With only 12 seconds left in the bout, Nisha required the medical attention once again and was constantly crying because of pain. The India grappler, however, went down with a 8-10 score despite a valiant effort.

Paris Olympics 2024: India shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet miss shooting bronze by single shot

Swapnil Kusale spoke to Wion's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo after winning the bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris Olympics. India have now won three shooting medals at an Olympics for the first time.

Gravitas | Paris Olympics 2024: Olympic bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale speaks to WION

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is on track for a hat-trick of Olympic medals after securing a spot in the 25m sports pistol final, finishing second at the Chateauroux shooting range on Friday. Manu Bhaker, the 22-year-old shooter, made history in India by winning two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Paris Olympics 2024: India's Manu Bhaker storms into her third final in Paris

<p>Paris Olympics 2024: After the Hollywood-styled shooting act performed by Kim Yeji at the Olympics made everyone go like, “Oh! So cool”, the X is now obsessing over Turkish shooter, Yusuf Dikec‘s nonchalant shooting act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the class act by Korean player Yeji earned her the social media title of “coolest sharpshooter”, then Dikec’s no-gear shooting skills are making netizens doubt he is probably an “experienced hitman.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Fun fact:</em> both Yeji and Dikec won silver in their respective shooting competitions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The photograph of Dikec is all over the internet. The 51-year-old athlete taking aim with one hand in his pocket and wearing minimum gear has made social media go into a frenzy.</p>

<p><em>Take a close look at the viral photo.&nbsp;</em></p>

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<p>The&nbsp;post featuring the photograph shared on X has received a staggering 62 million views. “Turkey sent a 51-year-old guy with no specialized lenses, eye cover or ear protection and got the silver medal,” the caption read.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paris-olympics-lakshya-sens-no-look-shot-during-group-stage-win-vs-jonatan-christie-watch-746044">Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen's 'no-look shot' during group stage win vs Jonatan Christie - WATCH</a></p>

<p>Dikec was compared to other athletes who participated in the air pistol mixed team competition, all decked up in specialised gear, including special goggles, lenses to avoid blur and ear protectors for noise. But in stark contrast, the Turkish shooter redefined confidence and attitude when he appeared at the Paris Olympics 2024 stage in prescription glasses and normal earplugs and went on to win the silver with one hand in his pocket.</p>

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51-year-old Yusuf Dikec of Turkey shows up without any specialist equipment for shooting, looking like he just came out of the crowd and gave it a go… he just casually took home silver at the Olympics 🫡 <a href="https://t.co/ANrB7PyfxP">pic.twitter.com/ANrB7PyfxP</a></p>
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But then Turkey sends out a guy who looks like he just picked up the gun for fun and wins silver.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“We can't change what's done, we can only move on.” <a href="https://t.co/Hwq582ExNE">https://t.co/Hwq582ExNE</a> <a href="https://t.co/4LPmqrMwuC">pic.twitter.com/4LPmqrMwuC</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">If ‘no f***s given’ had a face.<br />
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(Türkiye shooter Yusuf Dikec’s nonchalant zero-gear, zero-equipment look while winning Silver at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a>) <a href="https://t.co/GIrDuaAhfQ">pic.twitter.com/GIrDuaAhfQ</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Currently the most famous man in the world<br />
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<h3><strong>Paris Olympics 2024: Who is Yusuf Dikec, 51, Turkish shooter going viral on X?</strong></h3>

<p>Yusuf Dikec is a Turkish sports shooter competing in pistol events. Yusuf hails from Mersin, Turkey and is a retired non-commissioned officer of the Turkish Gendarmerie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2006, Dikec set a new world record in a 25 m centre-fire pistol event at the CISM Military World Championships held in Rena, Norway scoring 597 points.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics/news-paris-olympics-nadalcaraz-bow-out-doubles-dream-over-for-rafael-nadal-and-carlos-alcaraz-in-quarters-746076">Paris Olympics: 'Nadalcaraz' bow out! Doubles dream over for Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in quarters</a></p>

<p>He won&nbsp;bronze medal in the 10 m air pistol event at the 2012 ISSF World Cup Final held in Bangkok, Thailand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He and his teammate Şevval İlayda Tarhan won the silver medal in the 10 m air pistol Mixed team event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.&nbsp;</p>

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Paris Olympics 2024: After the Hollywood-styled shooting act performed by Kim Yeji at the Olympics made everyone go like, “Oh! So cool”, the X is now obsessing over Turkish shooter, Yusuf Dikec‘s nonchalant shooting act.

Paris Olympics 2024: After the Hollywood-styled shooting act performed by Kim Yeji at the Olympics made everyone go like, “Oh! So cool”, the X is now obsessing over Turkish shooter, Yusuf Dikec‘s nonchalant shooting act. If the class act by Korean player Yeji earned her the social media title of “coolest sharpshooter”, then Dikec’s no-gear shooting skills are making netizens doubt he is probably an “experienced hitman.” Fun fact: both Yeji and Dikec won silver in their respective shooting competitions. The photograph of Dikec is all over the internet. The 51-year-old athlete taking aim with one hand in his pocket and wearing minimum gear has made social media go into a frenzy. Take a close look at the viral photo. Turkey sent a 51 yr old guy with no specialized lenses, eye cover or ear protection and got the silver medal pic.twitter.com/sFKcsRzvrw — non aesthetic things (@PicturesFoIder) July 31, 2024 × The post featuring the photograph shared on X has received a staggering 62 million views. “Turkey sent a 51-year-old guy with no specialized lenses, eye cover or ear protection and got the silver medal,” the caption read. Also Read | Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen's 'no-look shot' during group stage win vs Jonatan Christie - WATCH Dikec was compared to other athletes who participated in the air pistol mixed team competition, all decked up in specialised gear, including special goggles, lenses to avoid blur and ear protectors for noise. But in stark contrast, the Turkish shooter redefined confidence and attitude when he appeared at the Paris Olympics 2024 stage in prescription glasses and normal earplugs and went on to win the silver with one hand in his pocket. Here are some crazy-good memes from the viral photograph: This is what you call aura 51-year-old Yusuf Dikec of Turkey shows up without any specialist equipment for shooting, looking like he just came out of the crowd and gave it a go… he just casually took home silver at the Olympics 🫡 pic.twitter.com/ANrB7PyfxP — LADbible (@ladbible) July 31, 2024 × Did Turkey send a hitman to the Olympics? pic.twitter.com/nPfNQMKtX7 — DD Geopolitics (@DD_Geopolitics) July 31, 2024 × I love how everyone uses specialized lenses for shooting to avoid blur and increase precision... But then Turkey sends out a guy who looks like he just picked up the gun for fun and wins silver. (h/t @paposfut) pic.twitter.com/KXHCHDccpp — Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) July 31, 2024 × “We can't change what's done, we can only move on.” https://t.co/Hwq582ExNE pic.twitter.com/4LPmqrMwuC — Mert (@WilfredTheBard) July 31, 2024 × If ‘no f***s given’ had a face. (Türkiye shooter Yusuf Dikec’s nonchalant zero-gear, zero-equipment look while winning Silver at the #ParisOlympics) pic.twitter.com/GIrDuaAhfQ — Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) August 1, 2024 × Currently the most famous man in the world pic.twitter.com/srxPhwDkUk — Enez Özen (@Enezator) July 31, 2024 × Paris Olympics 2024: Who is Yusuf Dikec, 51, Turkish shooter going viral on X? Yusuf Dikec is a Turkish sports shooter competing in pistol events. Yusuf hails from Mersin, Turkey and is a retired non-commissioned officer of the Turkish Gendarmerie. In 2006, Dikec set a new world record in a 25 m centre-fire pistol event at the CISM Military World Championships held in Rena, Norway scoring 597 points. Also Read | Paris Olympics: 'Nadalcaraz' bow out! Doubles dream over for Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in quarters He won bronze medal in the 10 m air pistol event at the 2012 ISSF World Cup Final held in Bangkok, Thailand. He and his teammate Şevval İlayda Tarhan won the silver medal in the 10 m air pistol Mixed team event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. (With inputs from agencies)

Paris Olympics: Netizens in frenzy over Turkish shooter's non-gear, swagger act; dub him as 'hitman'

Swapnil Kusale has added a third medal to India's tally at the Paris Olympics 2024 by winning a bronze in men's 50m rifle 3 positions final.

Paris Olympics 2024: Olympic Medalist Swapnil Kusale speaks to WION

Paris Olympics 2024: Swapnil Kusale bags India's third medal on his Olympic debut

<p>Swapnil Kusale is the latest Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal at the Paris Games 2024. In the Men’s 50m air rifle 3 positions event final, Swapnil stood third with a score of 451.4. He became the third Indian, after ace shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, to bag a bronze medal in Shooting at the 2024 Olympics.</p>

<p>Although Swapnil began positively during the finale, he ended up in the sixth position with a score of 153.3 after the first stage – the kneeling stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He upped his game in the second stage – the prone stage, where he climbed one spot to the fifth position with a score of 310.1. At that stage, a tiny margin of 0.6 separated him and third-placed Ukraine’s Kulish.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics/news-paris-olympics-2024-swapnil-kusale-wins-third-medal-for-india-in-50m-rifle-3-positions-746203">Paris Olympics 2024: Swapnil Kusale wins bronze medal in Men's 50m Rifle 3 Position event</a></strong></p>

<p>However, during the standing stage, the final one, Swapnil displayed his best game, scoring 51.1 to get into the medal tally rankings. His final four shots of 10.5, 9.4, 9.9 and 10.0 ensured he stayed ahead of Czech Republic’s Jiri Privratsky, finishing third and winning the bronze medal for his country.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the country's first individual gold medal winner, Abhinav Bindra, everyone congratulated Swapnil for this historic feat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST SWAPNIL KUSALE. What an incredible performance. Consistent from start to end bringing us our 3rd Bronze Medal in shooting and at <a href="https://twitter.com/Paris2024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@paris2024</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JeetKaJashn?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JeetKaJashn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cheer4Bharat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cheer4Bharat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaAtParis24?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaAtParis24</a> <a href="https://t.co/57B0bYCyRb">pic.twitter.com/57B0bYCyRb</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Many congratulations to Swapnil Kusale on winning the bronze medal 🥉for India 🇮🇳in men's 50m rifle shooting event in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Paris2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Paris2024</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympics</a><br />
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Your precision, focus, and determination have earned you a place on the podium and in our hearts. India is proud of your outstanding… <a href="https://t.co/eC2vE0J4G2">pic.twitter.com/eC2vE0J4G2</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Proud of you, Swapnil Kusale, for winning the bronze medal in the 50 M Rifle 3 Positions Men's Final event at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics2024</a>. You have set an example of triumph that will inspire millions to take on the challenges in the field of sports. Keep winning and continue to make… <a href="https://t.co/XcqYFillsa">pic.twitter.com/XcqYFillsa</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Absolutely thrilled for Swapnil’s epic bronze medal win in shooting at the Paris Olympics! 🥉 Your hard work, grit, and passion have truly paid off. Competing at the highest level and coming away with a medal in shooting is a testament to your dedication and talent. You’ve made… <a href="https://t.co/7jxchc5WCX">pic.twitter.com/7jxchc5WCX</a></p>
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Swapnil Kusale is the latest Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal at the Paris Games 2024. In the Men’s 50m air rifle 3 positions event final, Swapnil stood third with a score of 451.

Swapnil Kusale is the latest Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal at the Paris Games 2024. In the Men’s 50m air rifle 3 positions event final, Swapnil stood third with a score of 451.4. He became the third Indian, after ace shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, to bag a bronze medal in Shooting at the 2024 Olympics. Although Swapnil began positively during the finale, he ended up in the sixth position with a score of 153.3 after the first stage – the kneeling stage. He upped his game in the second stage – the prone stage, where he climbed one spot to the fifth position with a score of 310.1. At that stage, a tiny margin of 0.6 separated him and third-placed Ukraine’s Kulish. ALSO READ: Paris Olympics 2024: Swapnil Kusale wins bronze medal in Men's 50m Rifle 3 Position event However, during the standing stage, the final one, Swapnil displayed his best game, scoring 51.1 to get into the medal tally rankings. His final four shots of 10.5, 9.4, 9.9 and 10.0 ensured he stayed ahead of Czech Republic’s Jiri Privratsky, finishing third and winning the bronze medal for his country. Meanwhile, from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the country's first individual gold medal winner, Abhinav Bindra, everyone congratulated Swapnil for this historic feat. Check out the posts - Exceptional performance by Swapnil Kusale! Congrats to him for winning the Bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the #ParisOlympics2024. His performance is special because he’s shown great resilience and skills. He is also the first Indian athlete to win a medal in… pic.twitter.com/9zvCQBr29y — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2024 × OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST SWAPNIL KUSALE. What an incredible performance. Consistent from start to end bringing us our 3rd Bronze Medal in shooting and at @paris2024. #JeetKaJashn #Cheer4Bharat #IndiaAtParis24 pic.twitter.com/57B0bYCyRb — Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) August 1, 2024 × Many congratulations to Swapnil Kusale on winning the bronze medal 🥉for India 🇮🇳in men's 50m rifle shooting event in #Paris2024 #Olympics Your precision, focus, and determination have earned you a place on the podium and in our hearts. India is proud of your outstanding… pic.twitter.com/eC2vE0J4G2 — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) August 1, 2024 × Proud of you, Swapnil Kusale, for winning the bronze medal in the 50 M Rifle 3 Positions Men's Final event at the #ParisOlympics2024. You have set an example of triumph that will inspire millions to take on the challenges in the field of sports. Keep winning and continue to make… pic.twitter.com/XcqYFillsa — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 1, 2024 × Absolutely thrilled for Swapnil’s epic bronze medal win in shooting at the Paris Olympics! 🥉 Your hard work, grit, and passion have truly paid off. Competing at the highest level and coming away with a medal in shooting is a testament to your dedication and talent. You’ve made… pic.twitter.com/7jxchc5WCX — Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 1, 2024 × More to follow...

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