Freiburg:Cypriot swimmer Andreas Gavriel has clinched the silver medal in the 50m freestyle at the 2026 European Deaf Swimming Championships currently underway in Freiburg, Germany.

According to Cyprus News Agency, Gavriel achieved a time of 23.64 seconds to earn second place in the final. The gold medal was won by Sweden's Rudolfs Stupans with a time of 23.53 seconds, while Fernando Muratov, competing as an Independent Athlete, secured the bronze with a time of 24.20 seconds.

In addition to his success in the 50m freestyle, Gavriel delivered a commendable performance in the 100m freestyle, finishing in fourth place, narrowly missing out on a medal. The Cyprus Swimming Federation extended its congratulations to Gavriel and his coach, Giorgos Chouzouris, for their impressive achievements.