Gavit wins Para 100m T47 gold at Commonwealth Games, Basil takes silver

India won gold and silver in the Men's Para 100m T47 at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Dilip Mahadu Gavit took the gold and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath the silver, a one-two finish for India.

Gavit won in 10.71 seconds, a Games Record and his season best. Basil's silver was also a season-best performance.

First male para-athlete to win Athletics gold

Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi called the result a historic moment for Indian Para Athletics. She said Gavit is India's first male para-athlete to win an Athletics gold at the Commonwealth Games. The result also adds to India's medal tally in para athletics at the Games.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both athletes in separate posts on X, using the hashtag #CWG2026.

Of Gavit, he said it was a phenomenal performance, with gold won in a remarkable time, a new Games Record and a season best. Modi said Gavit's speed, determination and dedication had made the nation proud, and wished him the best for his future endeavours.

Of Basil, he called it a superb silver and praised the sprint and the determination shown. He noted the season-best mark and said the success reflected Basil's hard work and focus. He wished him many more achievements and hoped he would continue to scale new heights.

Annpurna Devi also congratulated both athletes in a post on X, saying India had "raced into history". She said the athletes' determination and performances had made the entire nation proud, and wished them many more milestones.