Dilip Gavit’s Gold, Mohammed Basil’s Silver Mark India’s Historic CWG T47 1‑2
Dilip Mahadu Gavit captured gold in the men’s 100 m T47 final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a new Games record of 10.71 seconds. Fellow Indian Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath followed with a silver in 10.83 seconds, delivering India a historic 1‑2 finish in the event. The victory marked India’s third gold medal of the Games, raising the nation’s tally to 15 medals – three gold, nine silver and three bronze – and moving India to eighth place on the overall leaderboard.
The achievement was widely praised by Indian officials. President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Gavit and Basil on X, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan also posted congratulations on social media, and Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the gold‑silver sweep as a “double victory for India.” The performances underscore the rapid rise of Indian para‑athletics, building on Gavit’s earlier Asian Para Games gold and his comeback from a childhood arm amputation.
Overall, the 1‑2 finish and the medal boost highlight India’s growing strength in para‑sport and its expanding presence on the Commonwealth stage.
Entities: 2026 Commonwealth Games · Commonwealth Games 2026 · Commonwealth Games 2026 · Dilip Mahadu Gavit · Glasgow · India · Mirabai Chanu · Mohammed Basil · Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath · Murali Sreeshankar · President Droupadi Murmu · Satyanarayana Shimoga
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- [● 13 SOURCES] India achieved a historic 1‑2 finish in the men's T47 100 m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (supports_ids)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath won silver in the same event with a time of 10.83 seconds. (supported by articles 9ac0365c-026e-494f-8c8e-fc30d1f85c04, cb6985e4-34ee-4a80-a182-031fc838794e, 4db68f55-75d0-4d0b-aa)
- [● 5 SOURCES] After the race, India's total medal count stood at 15 (3 gold, 9 silver, 3 bronze), placing the nation eighth overall. (supporting_article_ids)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vice President CP Radhakrishnan congratulated the athletes on social media. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dilip Gavit previously won gold in the men's 400 m T47 at the 2022 Asian Para Games. (supported by articles 318e32c3-bc47-40c1-99a5-61105270fed5, 9ac0365c-026e-494f-8c8e-fc30d1f85c04)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold in the men's 100 m T47 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a Games‑record time of 10.71 seconds. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Droupadi Murmu publicly congratulated Dilip Gavit and Mohammed Basil for their performance. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 12 SOURCES] The gold medal was India’s third gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (supporting_article_ids)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Home Minister Amit Shah praised the gold‑silver finish on X, calling it a double victory for India. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 11 SOURCES] The gold and silver medals gave India a historic 1‑2 finish in the men's T47 100 m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath won silver in the men's 100 m T47 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a time of 10.83 seconds. (supporting_article_ids)