Rijiju hails India's T47 100m double podium at CWG 2026
Synopsis
India's Dilip Mahadu Gavit won Gold and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath won Silver in the Men's 100m T47 Para Athletics event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, delivering a historic double podium that Union Minister Kiren Rijiju celebrated on 30 July 2026.
Key Takeaways
Dilip Mahadu Gavit won Gold in the Men's 100m T47 Para Athletics event at CWG 2026 in Glasgow.
Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath won Silver in the same event, giving India a double podium in a single sprint final.
The T47 classification covers athletes with an arm or hand impairment.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju publicly congratulated both athletes on 30 July 2026 .
India has been steadily expanding its para-athletics presence since the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games .
Two Indian para-athletes stepped onto the Glasgow track and delivered a moment the country will remember. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday, 30 July 2026 congratulated Dilip Mahadu Gavit on claiming Gold and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath on winning Silver in the Men's 100m T47 Para Athletics event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland — a remarkable double podium for India in a single sprint final.
A sprint final, a double flag-raise
The T47 classification covers athletes with an arm or hand impairment, and the 100m is its most electric showcase — a race decided in under twelve seconds of raw, explosive effort. Gavit crossed the line first; Morssinganakath was right behind him. Two Indians. One finish line. Both on the podium.
Rijiju's post captured the moment cleanly: 'When courage takes to the track, greatness follows.' The minister added the hashtags #Cheer4Bharat and #CWG2026, amplifying the result across the national conversation.
India's growing para-athletics footprint
This podium sweep is not an accident — it is the product of years of expanding investment in para-sport infrastructure and national training pipelines. India had already demonstrated its para-athletics ambition at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, where it secured multiple medals across classifications. Glasgow 2026 appears to be pushing that benchmark higher.
Ministerial visibility for individual para-athletes has itself become a deliberate part of the ecosystem — social-media recognition from senior government figures translates directly into public awareness and, often, institutional follow-through in the form of cash awards and coaching support.
What the Glasgow para-athletics programme holds next
With the para-athletics schedule at Glasgow 2026 still unfolding, India's medal count in the discipline could climb further. Gavit and Morssinganakath have set the tone: the sprint track belongs to Bharat today, and the country will be watching every lane for what comes next.
Point of View
Moments like this dovetail neatly with its broader 'Khelo India' narrative of grassroots sporting ambition translating into international glory.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Gold in the Men's 100m T47 at CWG 2026?
Dilip Mahadu Gavit of India won Gold in the Men's 100m T47 Para Athletics event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
Who won Silver in the Men's 100m T47 at CWG 2026?
Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath of India won Silver in the Men's 100m T47 Para Athletics event at Glasgow 2026.
What is the T47 classification in para athletics?
T47 is a para-athletics classification for athletes who have an impairment affecting one arm or hand, competing in running and sprint events.
What did Kiren Rijiju say about India's CWG 2026 para-athletics result?
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju posted on X on 30 July 2026 saying 'When courage takes to the track, greatness follows,' congratulating both Gavit and Morssinganakath on their medals.
Where are the Commonwealth Games 2026 being held?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being hosted in Glasgow, Scotland.
