Is the picture of the shooter using a mirror to shoot looking backwards at the Paris Olympics 2024 real or fake

Is the picture of the shooter using a mirror to shoot looking backwards at the Paris Olympics 2024 real or fake

If youโ€™re using social media platforms, chances are you might have encountered a viral mirror shooter picture that has taken over the internet like a blaze at the Paris Olympics 2024 shooting event

Not sure what weโ€™re talking about? Hereโ€™s the information.

Recently, a viral picture emerged online featuring a shooter aiming at the target by looking at its reflection in a mirror he held. Many social media users were amazed by the concept of shooting while facing backwards using just a mirror.

Is the picture of the shooter using a mirror to shoot looking backwards at the Olympics 2024 real or fake

Meanwhile, many were in awe that such a competition is being held at the Paris Olympics 2024 as the pictures background features Paris Olympics 2024.

However, various Olympics fans came forward to address that the picture isnโ€™t from the Summer Olympics 2024 and is fake.

So, letโ€™s find out together whether the Mirror shooter picture is real or another internet hoax!

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Is Mirror Shooter Picture Real or Fake?

For the curious, the mirror shooter picture that is going viral across social media platforms is not genuine. The picture is actually taken from a Thai game show titled โ€œChing Roi Ching Lan,โ€ not from an Olympic event.

The background in the mirror shooter picture was photoshopped just to create a buzz among Olympic fans. The original image actually featured actor and comedian Pongsak Pongsuwan participating in a Thai game show.

Who Shared the Viral Picture?

Initially, the now-viral pictures was shared by an X account that is widely known for sharing satirical posts. The social mediaย  account later even provided the real image, confirming that the viral picture was fake.

While the Paris Olympics 2024 has created a buzz amongst the social media enthusiasts in the shooting sport, largely due to the performance of Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, the altered image of Pongsak Pongsuwan quickly gained attention on social media.

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Another Viral Olympic Shooter

Referred to as โ€œanother viral Olympic shooter,โ€ the photoshopped image generated significant interest and discussion among shooting fans online.

For the curious, in the game show, the comedian, Pongsak Pongsuwan participates in a โ€œthree-gun duel,โ€ where he uses a mirror to aim at a balloon behind him and successfully shoots it.

Meanwhile, Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec has also gained widespread attention for his performance at the 2024 Olympics.

Known for his casual demeanor and unconventional shooting technique, Dikec competed without specialized gear, wearing casual trousers and a t-shirt. Despite this, he won a silver medal, astonishing audiences and referees alike.

In an interview with Turkish media, Dikec explained his unique technique. The 51-year-old Dikec, a two-time World Champion and five-time European Champion, plans to compete for gold in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

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Despite the viral nature of the altered image featuring Pongsak Pongsuwan, Yusuf Dikec remains the true breakthrough star of this yearโ€™s Olympics.

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