Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Gavit Wins Commonwealth Games Gold, Dedicates to Coach
Dilip Mahadu Gavit is a para‑athlete from India who lost his right arm when he was four.
He trains in the T47 sprint category, which is for athletes with an arm impairment.
In Glasgow, he ran the 100‑meter race in 10.71 seconds, the fastest ever at the Commonwealth Games, and won gold.
He and his teammate Mohammed Basil finished first and second for India, while Kevin Santos from England came third.
Dilip gave his medal to his coach, Vaijanath Kale, on the Hindu festival of Guru Purnima, thanking him for spotting and training him.
Dilip Mahadu Gavit wins Commonwealth Games 2026 gold in men's T47 100m with a Games record of 10.71 seconds.
India secures a historic one‑two finish with Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth taking silver and Kevin Santos bronze.
Gavit dedicates the medal to coach Vaijanath Kale on Guru Purnima, crediting him for discovering his talent.
The para‑sprinter lost his right arm at age four after falling from a tree and rose from a rural background to become India's first male para athlete to win Commonwealth gold.
The victory adds to India's tally of 15 medals (3 gold, 9 silver, 3 bronze) at the Glasgow Games.
- Who
- Dilip Mahadu Gavit, Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth, Kevin Santos, coach Vaijanath Kale
- What
- Gold medal in men's T47 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting a Games record
- When
- Day 7 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To celebrate Guru Purnima and honor his coach who discovered his talent
- Athlete
- Dilip Mahadu Gavit
- Event
- Men's T47 100m
- Time
- 10.71 seconds
- Record
- Commonwealth Games record
- Medal
- Gold
- Country
- India
- Coach
- Vaijanath Kale
- Date
- 2026 Commonwealth Games Day 7
- Venue
- Glasgow, Scotland
Sources
'This Medal Is For My Guru': Dilip Mahadu Gavit Wins Commonwealth Games Gold With Record-Breaking Sprint, Dedicates Triumph To Coach | Video
CWG 2026: India's Dilip Gavit wins historic gold in men's T47 100m race, compatriot Mohammed Basil secures silver
Farmer’s son who lost an arm after falling from a tree, Dilip Gavit wins Commonwealth Games Gold
