Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Men's Parallel Bars - Medal Ceremony - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 3, 2021. Bronze medallist Ferhat Arican of Turkey poses with his medal. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
TOKYO (Reuters) - Ferhat Arican, who took Turkey's first ever medal in gymnastics with a bronze at Tokyo 2020, says his sport is a bit like clearing landmines when it comes to the concentration, dedication and balance required.
The two-time Olympian, who has taken part in the United Nations Development Programme's social media campaigns on mine clearance, hopes his success will bring more attention to social issues.
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