Yusuf Dikeç’s statement about Furkan Bölükbaşı: I don’t know him – Sözcü Newspaper

The national athlete Yusuf Dikeç, who left his mark on the Olympics in Paris and won worldwide fame, was present at the October 29 ceremony held at the Center of the to sit

At the reception, Dikeç made his famous stand with AKP social media troll Furkan Bölükbaşı, who is known for his statements against Atatürk.

“WE HAVE NO ATATURKISM OR LATE LOVE LEFT”

Dikeç became the target of criticism after the photo was shared on social media. Responding to the criticism against him on his X account, Dikeç said:

“I took pictures with many people at the President’s ceremony that I attended on October 29, Republic Day. As you can imagine, most of them were people I met for the first time. As you know, I am someone who does not use much of social media. .

We have no Kemalism or patriotism left because of a picture taken by a person I don’t know when my close friends called me and called me…

Although he is 51 years old, Yusuf Dikeç is an athlete who fights six days a week to win medals for his country and to fly our flag in international arenas. He is also a retired Turkish soldier.

“NOTHING CAN CHANGE MY UNDERSTANDING OF LOVE FOR ATATURK”

During competition times, we leave social media and phones aside to get a good result. So, I don’t know that person. My understanding of patriotism; It is measured by service to the country.

Because, as Mustafa Kemal Atatürk said, the one who loves his country the most is the one who does his duty the best. Nothing can change my understanding of love for my country and Ataturk.

Best regards, Yusuf DIKEÇ”