Commonwealth Games 2022: Avinash Sable wins silver in 3000m steeplechase

Indian spree for medals continues as Avinash Sable wins Silver medal in 3000m steeplechase event in Commonwealth Games 2022 at Birmingham. 

He also created a personal best and national record timing of 8.11.20. 

Sports Authority of India (SAI) congratulated Sable in a tweet and said "Congratulations Avinash. India is very proud of you."

SILVER FOR SABLE @avinash3000m wins a in Men's 3000m Steeplechase event at #CommonwealthGames2022 with a Personal Best and National Record (8.11.20)

Congratulations Avinash. India is very proud of you #Cheer4India #India4CWG2022 pic.twitter.com/lSmP1Ws4sk

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 6, 2022

Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports also congratulated Avinash Sable. 

What an amazing race Avinash Sable!

Clinching a silver in Steeplechase at #CWG2022 with a personal best timing and a national record is a matter of pride !

We watched your amazing triumph and held our breath till the finish line!
Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/FchWIdu45z

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 6, 2022

 Abraham Kibiwot of Kenya clocked 8:11.15 and won gold while Amos Serum of Kenya came third with 8:16.83.