CM Samrat Choudhary Hails India's CWG 2026 Para-Athletics Gold, Silver
Synopsis
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary congratulated para-athletes Dilip Gavit and Mohammad Basil on winning gold and silver respectively in the 100m T47 event at Commonwealth Games 2026, calling their achievement historic and an inspiration for India's youth.
Key Takeaways
Dilip Gavit won the gold medal in the 100 metres T47 event at Commonwealth Games 2026 .
Mohammad Basil claimed the silver medal in the same event, giving India a gold-silver sweep.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary congratulated both athletes on 30 July 2026 via X.
The CM described the achievement as 'historic' and called it an inspiration for Indian youth.
The T47 classification covers athletes with a single below-elbow limb deficiency or comparable impairment.
India's double podium finish reflects growing depth in the country's para-athletics programme.
Two Indian para-athletes stood atop the podium in Glasgow — and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was among the first to salute them. On Thursday, 30 July 2026, the CM took to X to congratulate Dilip Gavit and Mohammad Basil on their gold and silver medals in the 100 metres T47 event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Posting in Hindi, Choudhary wrote: 'आप दोनों ने तिरंगे की शान को नई ऊंचाइयों तक पहुंचाया है' — 'You both have taken the pride of the tricolour to new heights.' He called the achievement a 'historic' one and described it as a source of inspiration for the youth of the country.
Gold for Gavit, Silver for Basil in T47 Sprint
Dilip Gavit claimed the gold medal in the 100m T47 category — a classification for athletes with a single below-elbow limb deficiency or comparable impairment — while Mohammad Basil secured the silver in the same event. The double podium finish means India placed two athletes in the top two spots of a single para-athletics final, a rare and emphatic statement of depth in the discipline.Why State Leaders Are Watching CWG 2026 Closely
Indian political leaders across party lines have increasingly used social media to amplify para-athletic achievements, a shift that reflects growing mainstream recognition of para-sport in the country. Choudhary's message fits a broader pattern of state chief ministers staking a visible claim to national sporting glory — building a narrative that connects local pride to international podiums. Whether Bihar has any direct connection to either athlete is not established, but the CM's swift congratulations signal the political weight now attached to every tricolour on a CWG medal stand. For a country that has steadily expanded its para-athletics programme over the past decade, a gold-silver sweep in a sprint final is exactly the kind of result that fuels the next generation's ambition. As the CWG 2026 programme continues, all eyes will be on whether India can build further on this momentum.Point of View
Even when the athletes may have no direct state connection. The durability of this political gesture will depend on whether it is followed by concrete state-level support for para-athletes.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dilip Gavit and what did he win at CWG 2026?
Dilip Gavit is an Indian para-sprinter who won the gold medal in the 100 metres T47 event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 .
What is the T47 classification in para-athletics?
The T47 classification is for athletes with a single below-elbow limb deficiency or a comparable upper-limb impairment who compete in running events.
What did Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary say about CWG 2026 medals?
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary congratulated Dilip Gavit and Mohammad Basil , saying they had 'taken the pride of the tricolour to new heights' and called their achievement a source of inspiration for India's youth.
Did India win gold in para-athletics at Commonwealth Games 2026?
Yes. Dilip Gavit won gold and Mohammad Basil won silver in the 100m T47 event at CWG 2026 , giving India both top spots on the podium.
When did Samrat Choudhary congratulate the CWG 2026 para-athletes?
Samrat Choudhary posted his congratulations on 30 July 2026 at approximately 9:12 AM IST on X.
