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Yusuf Dikeç attends opening of new shooting range in Yozgat

A new six-lane air pistol shooting range has officially opened in Yozgat, Turkey, through a collaboration between the Yozgat Governor's Office and the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The opening ceremony was attended by Olympic medalist Yusuf Dikeç, who performed a ceremonial shot using his iconic pose from the Paris 2024 Olympics.

In addition to the shooting range, the event included the groundbreaking ceremony for the Yozgat Athlete Camp Training Center. Located near the Yozgat Aquapark, this modern 150-bed facility is intended to host national and international training camps, aiming to establish the city as a regional sports hub.

Local officials, including Yozgat Governor Mehmet Ali Özkan and Turkish Shooting Federation President Murat Kocakaya, emphasized that these investments are designed to strengthen the city's sports infrastructure and cultivate future champions in shooting sports.

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Mehmet Ali Özkan · Ministry of Youth and Sports · Turkish Shooting Federation · Yozgat · Yusuf Dikeç