04.08.2024 14:50
National archer Mete Gazoz, the reigning Olympic champion, bid farewell to the Olympics after losing 6-4 to his South Korean opponent Woojin Kim in the men's individual quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Mete, who also competed on behalf of the Men's Recurve National Team, had previously won a bronze medal alongside Muhammed Abdullah Yıldırmış and Ulaş Berkim Tümer.
National Archer Mete Gazoz faced his opponent Woojin Kim from South Korea in the men's individual quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
ELIMINATED IN THE QUARTERFINALS
Defending Olympic champion Mete was defeated by Woojin Kim with a score of 6-4, bidding farewell to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the quarterfinals.
MADE A COMEBACK
Mete managed to secure his spot in the quarterfinals by defeating his French opponent Thomas Chirault 6-5 in a match where he was trailing 5-1 in the round of 16.
HIS SIGNATURE IN ONE OF THE MEDALS
So far, Turkey has won 2 medals in the Olympics, 1 silver and 1 bronze. The duo Yusuf Dikeç-Şevval İlayda Tarhan won the silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team category, while the Men's Recurve National Team consisting of Mete Gazoz, Muhammed Abdullah Yıldırmış, and Ulaş Berkim Tümer won the bronze medal.