CM Majhi Hails India's Para 100m Gold and Silver at CWG 2026
Synopsis
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Dilip Mahadu Gavit (Gold) and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi (Silver) after their one-two finish in the Men's Para 100m T47 at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on 30 July 2026.
Key Takeaways
Dilip Mahadu Gavit won Gold in the Men's Para 100m T47 at Commonwealth Games 2026 .
Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi secured Silver in the same event, giving India a one-two finish.
The T47 classification covers athletes with a unilateral arm impairment.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated both athletes individually on 30 July 2026 .
India has historically been a top-five medal nation at the Commonwealth Games, with para-athletics growing as a medal source.
Two Indian para athletes stepped onto the Commonwealth Games podium on Thursday, 30 July 2026, and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was among the first to salute them. Dilip Mahadu Gavit claimed Gold and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi secured Silver in the Men's Para 100m T47 event — a one-two finish that sent a clear signal about the depth of India's para-athletics bench.
CM Majhi posted on X: 'Heartiest congratulations to Dilip Mahadu Gavit on winning the Gold Medal and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi on securing the Silver Medal in the Men's Para 100m T47 event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Your outstanding performances reflect resilience, determination and the pursuit of excellence.'
A T47 Double That Demands Attention
The T47 classification covers athletes with a unilateral arm impairment — competitors who generate full sprinting power while managing asymmetric biomechanics every stride. Winning Gold and Silver in the same event means India did not just produce one elite para sprinter; it produced two on the same track, on the same day. That is the kind of result that shifts a country's reputation in para-athletics from 'participant' to 'contender.'Majhi's Message and the Bigger Team India Picture
State leaders routinely congratulate athletes after international podium finishes, but the specificity here matters — Majhi named both athletes individually and invoked 'resilience, determination and the pursuit of excellence,' framing their performances not as luck but as the product of sustained work. He closed with a broader call: 'Best wishes to Team India for continued success,' signalling that the CWG 2026 campaign is far from over and that more medals are expected. The Commonwealth Games 2026 is the quadrennial showpiece for nations of the Commonwealth, following the 2022 edition in Birmingham. India has historically ranked among the top-five medal-winning nations, and para-athletics has increasingly become a meaningful contributor to that tally. Two sprinters. One race. A gold and a silver. The scoreboard is building — and India is watching.Point of View
Rather than issuing a generic 'Team India' post, reflects a deliberate effort to give para-sport visibility it has historically lacked. The T47 one-two finish is also a marker of India's maturing para-athletics infrastructure, built on the back of policy pushes following the country's breakout performances at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics. For the BJP, associating with para-sport success at a Commonwealth Games feeds a broader 'New India' sporting narrative. The real test will be whether institutional support — funding, coaching, classification access — keeps pace with the podium moments.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won gold in Men's Para 100m T47 at CWG 2026?
Dilip Mahadu Gavit won the Gold Medal in the Men's Para 100m T47 event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Who won silver in Men's Para 100m T47 at CWG 2026?
Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi secured the Silver Medal in the Men's Para 100m T47 event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
What is the T47 classification in para athletics?
The T47 classification is for para sprinters with a unilateral arm impairment, meaning athletes who compete with full lower-body function but asymmetric upper-body biomechanics.
What did Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi say about CWG 2026?
CM Majhi congratulated both Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi by name, calling their performances a reflection of 'resilience, determination and the pursuit of excellence,' and extended best wishes to Team India for continued success.
Where are the Commonwealth Games 2026 being held?
The specific host city of the Commonwealth Games 2026 is not confirmed in available information, but the event follows the 2022 edition held in Birmingham, England .
