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Dilip Gavit Targets Two Golds at Asian Para Games
Dilip Gavit is an Indian para-athlete who runs short races.
He won a gold medal in the 100-meter race at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
He also set a Games record with a time of 10.71 seconds.
At the next Asian Para Games, he plans to race in both the 100-meter and 400-meter events.
Gavit won one gold medal at the 2023 Asian Para Games.
This time, he wants to win two gold medals.
He watches videos of Usain Bolt for inspiration.
Another Indian runner, Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath, won a silver medal and hopes to improve at his first Asian Games.
Dilip Mahadu Gavit won the men’s 100m T47 gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in a Games-record 10.71 seconds.
He plans to compete in both the 100m and 400m at the upcoming Asian Para Games.
Gavit won one gold at the 2023 Asian Para Games and now wants two golds.
Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath won 100m T47 silver at the Commonwealth Games in 10.83 seconds.
SBI Life Insurance and the Paralympic Committee of India felicitated Indian para-athletes who won seven Commonwealth Games medals.
- Who
- Indian para-athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit, along with fellow sprinter Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath and other Indian para-athletes.
- What
- Gavit is targeting gold medals in the 100m and 400m at the upcoming Asian Para Games after winning Commonwealth Games gold.
- Where
- The felicitation ceremony took place in New Delhi, India; the Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow, and the upcoming Asian Games are in Japan.
- When
- The athletes were felicitated on September 7, 2026; the upcoming Asian Para Games will follow the Commonwealth Games.
- Why
- Gavit wants to improve on his 2023 Asian Para Games performance and win two gold medals.
Key facts
- Athlete
- Dilip Mahadu Gavit
- Commonwealth result
- Men’s 100m T47 gold
- Winning time
- 10.71 seconds, a Games record
- Asian Para Games goal
- Gold medals in the 100m and 400m
- Previous Asian Para Games result
- One gold medal in 2023
- Felicitation medals
- India’s para-athletics team won three gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games
- Supporting organizations
- SBI Life Insurance and the Paralympic Committee of India
Quotes
Dilip Mahadu Gavit
Indian T47 para-athlete and Commonwealth Games gold medallist
“I did only 100 meters in the Commonwealth Games, but I have to do both 100 meters and 400 meters in the Asian Para Games. My coach is preparing me for 100 meters and 400 meters. I have to win the gold medal and hoist the Indian flag high.”
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“When India won 100 medals, that 100th medal was mine. So, I have to do better this time. I won only one gold medal last time, but I have to win two gold medals this time.”
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