Archive · 30 Jul 2026
India Wins Historic T47 100m Gold-Silver at Glasgow CWG
India’s para-athletes won a gold and a silver medal in the men’s T47 100m race at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Dilip Mahadu Gavit ran a record 10.71 seconds to win gold, while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth finished 10.83 seconds for silver.
The coach, Satyanarayana Shimoga, said the athletes were motivated by support from the Indian government and the media.
He had moved Gavit from the 400m to the 100m, which paid off.
The 1‑2 finish was part of India’s 15 medals haul on that day, helping the country finish strong in the Games.
India’s para-athletes secured gold and silver in men’s T47 100m at Glasgow 2026.
Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold in 10.71s, a Commonwealth Games record.
Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth earned silver in 10.83s, his first major competition.
Coach Satyanarayana Shimoga credited government and media support for motivation.
The 1‑2 finish contributed to India’s 15 medals haul on Day 7.
- Who
- Indian para-athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth, coached by Satyanarayana Shimoga
- What
- Historic gold and silver finish in men's T47 100m
- When
- Day 7 of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- Government support and media encouragement motivated the athletes
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Gold Medalist
- Dilip Mahadu Gavit
- Silver Medalist
- Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth
- Record Time
- 10.71 seconds
- Country
- India