Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Dilip Gavit Wins Commonwealth Gold, Thanks Coach Kale
Dilip Gavit is a young Indian athlete who lost his right arm when he was a child.
His coach, Vaijnath Kale, took him in and trained him.
In the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Dilip ran a very fast 100‑meter race and won a gold medal.
He is the first Indian to win a gold in a para track event at the Commonwealth Games.
Dilip hopes to win a medal at the next Paralympics.
Dilip Gavit won the men's 100m T47 gold at the Commonwealth Games with a record 10.71 seconds.
He switched from the 400m to the 100m at the last minute after the event was added to the program.
Gavit is the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games gold in a para athletics track event.
Coach Vaijnath Kale adopted Gavit after he lost his arm, providing training and support.
Gavit aims to win a Paralympic medal after his Asian Games and Commonwealth Games successes.
- Who
- Dilip Gavit and coach Vaijnath Kale
- What
- Gold medal in men's 100m T47 at the Commonwealth Games
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- Achievement of a long‑term dream supported by coach Kale
- Athlete
- Dilip Gavit
- Event
- Men's 100m T47
- Result
- Gold, 10.71 seconds
- First Indian Commonwealth Games para track gold
- Yes
- Coach
- Vaijnath Kale