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Gavit Breaks Commonwealth 100m T47 Record in Glasgow
A boy named Dilip Gavit from a tiny village in India grew up without electricity and lost an arm when he fell from a mango tree.
He learned to run barefoot on dirt roads and was spotted by a teacher who helped him train.
In 2026, he ran the 100‑meter sprint for people with one arm at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and finished in 10.71 seconds, breaking the old record.
He won a gold medal, which made him very popular and helped bring more money and attention to para‑athletes in India.
His success also made big shoe companies want to design special shoes for runners like him.
Dilip Mahadu Gavit, a one‑armed sprinter from a remote Indian village, won gold in the 100m T47 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
He broke the previous record of 10.94 seconds with a time of 10.71 seconds on a wet track in Glasgow.
Gavit’s coach, Vaijanath Kale, funded his training and education, moving him from a village to Nashik for better facilities.
The win highlighted the growing commercial value of para‑athletes, attracting sponsorships and media coverage.
His success spurred major sports brands to develop specialized shoes for T47 sprinters.
- Who
- Dilip Mahadu Gavit, a one‑armed Indian para‑athlete
- What
- Set a new Commonwealth Games record in the 100m T47 sprint, winning gold
- Where
- Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland
- When
- 29 July 2026
- Why
- To demonstrate the potential of para‑athletes and shift commercial interest in para‑sports
Key facts
- Athlete
- Dilip Mahadu Gavit
- Event
- 100m T47 at Commonwealth Games
- Record
- 10.71 seconds
- Medal
- Gold
- Date
- 29 July 2026
Quotes
Vaijanath Kale
Government school physical education teacher who sponsored Gavit
“"I will pay for his boarding. I will pay for his school. I will pay for his food."”
financialexpress.com
Sources
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