This was India’s third gold medal of the ongoing edition after weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and para shot putter Sharmila Dhankar.
It was a double delight for the Indian contingent after Dilip Gavit and Mohammed Basil did the 1-2 on the podium of the men’s 100m T47 in the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Wednesday.
While Gavit clinched gold with a timing of 10.71s, Basil bagged silver with 10.83s. Gavit’s timing was a Games Record as both of them recorded their Season Best efforts.
Who is Dilip Gavit?
Born in the small village of Toran Dongari near Nashik, Maharashtra, Dilip Gavit grew up in a humble farming family, helping his parents in the fields from a young age.
At just five to six years old, a tragic fall from a tree severely injured his right arm. Due to the lack of timely medical treatment, the injury turned into gangrene, leading to the amputation of his arm below the elbow.
His notable achievements include winning gold medals at this year’s India Open and New Delhi Grand Prix, and an Asian Para Games gold in men’s 400m T47 in 2022. Dilip Mahadu Gavit is an Indian para athlete from Maharashtra. He competes in men’s 400m T47. He qualified to represent India at the 2024 Summer Paralympics at Paris. He qualified third for the finals with a season’s best of 49.54m. Dilip Mahadu Gavit (born 21 April 2003) is an Indian para athlete from Maharashtra. He qualified to represent India at the 2024 Summer Paralympics at Paris. Get to know India’s 100m T47 sprinter, Dilip Gavit, as he shares his journey, preparations, and determination ahead of the Glasgow 2026. Dilip Mahadu Gavit winning gold. Gavit clocked a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds to take the top spot. Dilip’s triumph is even more special as he becomes the first Indian male para-athlete to win a Commonwealth Games athletics gold medal. Dilip Mahadu Gavit smashed the Games record to win gold, win the men’s 100m T47 gold medal with a Games Record and season-best time. The 2026 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Glasgow 2026, is an ongoing multi-sport event being held from 23 July to 2 August 2026 in Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, for members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Get ready for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Find the daily schedule, venue information, and ticket updates for Glasgow 26. Join us for 2026. Get the latest news and updates on the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Experience the thrill of the world’s best athletes competing for gold. How India Secured Historic 1-2 In Men’s 100m T47 Event At CWG 2026 scripted a memorable finish in the para athletics competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched the gold medal with a Games Record in the men’s 100m T47.
India scripted a memorable finish in the para athletics competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched the gold medal with a Games Record in the men’s 100m T47, while compatriot Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi secured the silver medal to complete a dominant Indian one-two. Gavit clocked 10.71 seconds, producing a blistering run to shatter the previous Games record and stand atop the podium. Basil followed closely with a season-best 10.83 seconds, ensuring India celebrated both the gold and silver medals in one of the fastest races of the competition. This is India’s third gold medal in the competition, with Gavit joining weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and Sharmila in Women’s Shot Put F57. England’s Kevin Santos took the bronze medal in 10.85 seconds, narrowly edging Australia’s Jaydon Page, who finished fourth in 10.97 seconds.
The remarkable result underlined India’s growing dominance in para athletics, with the two Indian sprinters delivering outstanding performances on the Glasgow track. Gavit’s Games record highlighted his exceptional form, while Basil’s silver added another significant medal to India’s tally. The historic one-two finish is expected to provide a major boost to India’s medal haul and further reinforce the country’s emergence as a powerhouse in para athletics at the Commonwealth Games.
The grand 1-2 in the Men’s 100m T47 took India’s medal count to 15 in this edition — 3 gold, 9 silver and 3 bronze medals so far.
Born in the small village of Toran Dongari near Nashik, Maharashtra, Dilip Gavit grew up in a humble farming family. His life took a major turn when, at five to six years of age, he suffered a tragic fall from a tree, thus severely injuring his right arm. Due to the lack of timely medical treatment, the injury turned into gangrene, leading to the amputation of his arm below the elbow. Despite the huge setback, Gavit refused to let his disability define his future, fulfilling his passion for running with a career in para-athletics. Practising on the dusty roads of his village, his talent was later recognised by coach Vaijnath Kale, who guided him into professional para-athletics.
He had earlier won gold in the men’s 400m T47 event at the 2022 Asian Para Games, securing India’s historic 100th medal at the Games. He further made the nation proud by reaching the final of the men’s 400m T47 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
The Podium Standings
- 🥇 Gold: Dilip Mahadu Gavit (India) – 10.71 seconds (New Games Record & Season Best)
- 🥈 Silver: Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath (India) – 10.83 seconds (Season Best)
- 🥉 Bronze: Kevin Santos (England) – 10.85 seconds
Key Milestones
- First-Ever Track 1-2: This marks India’s first-ever double podium finish in a para-athletics track event at the Commonwealth Games.
- Team Impact: This spectacular performance secured India’s third gold medal of the Glasgow Games, pushing India to the 8th position in the overall medal standings.
Profile Focus: Dilip Gavit
- Hometown: Hails from the small village of Toran Dongari near Nashik, Maharashtra.
- Adversity Overcome: At age five, a severe fall from a tree injured his right arm. Due to delayed medical care, it developed into gangrene, resulting in an amputation below the elbow.
- Past Achievements: He previously won the 400m T47 gold at the 2022 Asian Para Games and was a finalist at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
CWG 2026: Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil script historic 1-2 finish for India in men’s 100m T47 final India ended the para athletics competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on a high as Dilip Mahadu Gavit won the gold medal with a Games record in the men’s 100m T47, while compatriot Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi claimed silver to complete a memorable Indian one-two. The gold was India’s third in para athletics, with Gavit joining weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and Sharmila, who won the women’s Shot Put F57 title. The result highlighted India’s growing strength in para athletics, with both sprinters delivering outstanding performances in Glasgow. Gavit’s Games record underlined his excellent form, while Basil’s silver further boosted India’s medal tally. The one-two finish took India’s overall medal count to 15 at the Games, comprising three gold, nine silver and three bronze medals. Born in Toran Dongari village near Nashik in Maharashtra, Gavit grew up in a humble farming family. His life changed dramatically when he suffered a serious fall from a tree at the age of five or six, severely injuring his right arm. As timely medical treatment was unavailable, the injury developed into gangrene, forcing doctors to amputate his arm below the elbow.Despite the setback, Gavit pursued his passion for running and built a career in para athletics. He trained on the dusty roads of his village before his talent was spotted by coach Vaijnath Kale, who helped him enter professional para athletics.Gavit had earlier won gold in the men’s 400m T47 event at the 2022 Asian Para Games, securing India’s historic 100th medal at the continental event. He also reached the final of the men’s 400m T47 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
