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Categories: SPORTS
India para‑athletics shines with record 1‑2 at CWG 2026
Entities: 2026 Commonwealth Games · Glasgow · Dilip Mahadu Gavit · T47 100 m · Commonwealth Games 2026
Overview
India’s para‑athletics programme entered the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with high expectations after quarter‑miler Vishal TK highlighted his national record and medal ambitions. The Games delivered a historic breakthrough: Dilip Mahadu Gavit captured gold in the men’s T47 100 m, setting a new Games record of 10.71 seconds, while teammate Mohammed Basil secured silver in 10.83 seconds, achieving India’s first ever 1‑2 finish in a para‑sprint event.
Gavit, a 23‑year‑old from Maharashtra who previously won the 400 m T47 gold at the 2022 Asian Para Games, overcame the loss of his right arm after a childhood accident to become a leading sprinter. The performance lifted India’s overall tally to 15 medals (3 gold, 9 silver, 3 bronze) and cemented an eighth‑place finish.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice‑President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the achievement as a milestone for Indian para‑athletics, each posting congratulations on X and other social‑media platforms. Home Minister Shah described the gold‑silver sweep as a “double victory for India.”
The success complemented other medal wins, including long‑jumper Murali Sreeshankar’s silver and Mirabai Chanu’s third consecutive Commonwealth weight‑lifting gold, underscoring India’s rising strength across both able‑bodied and para disciplines.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 13 SOURCES] India achieved a historic 1‑2 finish in the men's T47 100 m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (supports_ids)
- [● 12 SOURCES] The gold medal was India’s third gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 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)
- [● 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)
- [● 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)
- [● 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)
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Droupadi Murmu publicly congratulated Dilip Gavit and Mohammed Basil for their performance. (supporting_article_ids)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vice President CP Radhakrishnan congratulated the athletes on social media. (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)
Timeline
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about 19 hours ago
[SPORTS] 19 sourcesDilip Gavit’s Gold, Mohammed Basil’s Silver Mark India’s Historic CWG T47 1‑2Dilip Gavit’s 10.71 s gold and Mohammed Basil’s 10.83 s silver gave India a historic 1‑2 in the CWG T47 100 m, raising its tally to 15 medals (3 G, 9 S, 3 B) and earning high‑level praise.
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9 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesIndia's Vishal TK eyes medal at 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth GamesIndia’s 22‑year‑old quarter‑miler Vishal TK, the first Indian under 45 seconds (44.98) and a top‑60 world‑ranked athlete, heads to the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games aiming for a medal, backed by coach Jason D
Sources
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