CWG 2026: Dilip Gavit wins gold with Games record, India seals 1-2 in Men's 100m T47
Synopsis
Dilip Mahadu Gavit didn't just win gold at CWG 2026 — he shattered the Games record with a 10.71-second run and pulled compatriot Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi onto the podium beside him. A boy who lost his arm after falling from a tree in a Nashik village now stands as the fastest T47 sprinter in Commonwealth Games history.
Key Takeaways
Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold in the Men's 100m T47 at CWG 2026 in Glasgow on 30 July with a Games Record of 10.71 seconds .
Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi claimed silver with a season-best 10.83 seconds , completing India's first-ever 1-2 finish in a para sprint at the Commonwealth Games.
India's medal tally stands at 15 — 3 gold, 9 silver, 3 bronze — at CWG 2026 .
England's Kevin Santos took bronze ( 10.85s ); Australia's Jaydon Page finished fourth ( 10.97s ).
Gavit, from Toran Dongari near Nashik, Maharashtra , lost his right arm below the elbow to gangrene after a childhood fall and was mentored by coach Vaijnath Kale .
He previously won gold in the Men's 400m T47 at the 2022 Asian Para Games and reached the final of the same event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics .
Dilip Mahadu Gavit stormed to gold in the Men's 100m T47 at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 30 July, clocking a Games Record of 10.71 seconds to put India atop the podium. Compatriot Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi followed with a season-best 10.83 seconds to claim silver, completing a dominant Indian 1-2 finish in one of the fastest para athletics races of the Games.
How the Race Unfolded
Gavit's blistering run shattered the previous Games record, leaving the rest of the field in his wake. Basil, close on his heels, crossed the line in 10.83 seconds — a personal season-best — to lock up silver for India. England's Kevin Santos took bronze in 10.85 seconds, narrowly ahead of Australia's Jaydon Page, who finished fourth in 10.97 seconds.
India's Medal Count and Context
The historic double lifts India's overall tally to 15 medals at CWG 2026 — 3 gold, 9 silver, and 3 bronze. Gavit's gold is India's third of the Games, joining weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and Sharmila, who won gold in the Women's Shot Put F57. Notably, this is the first time India has claimed both the top two spots in a sprint event at the Commonwealth Games, underscoring the country's rapidly growing stature in para athletics.
Gavit's Remarkable Journey
Born in Toran Dongari, a small village near Nashik, Maharashtra, Gavit grew up in a humble farming family. Between the ages of five and six, he suffered a fall from a tree that severely injured his right arm. The absence of timely medical care led to gangrene and the subsequent amputation of his arm below the elbow. Rather than letting the setback define him, Gavit channelled his energy into running — training on the dusty roads of his village before coach Vaijnath Kale recognised his talent and guided him into professional para-athletics.
His breakthrough on the international stage came at the 2022 Asian Para Games, where he won gold in the Men's 400m T47 — securing India's historic 100th medal at those Games. He further raised his profile by reaching the final of the Men's 400m T47 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
What This Means for Indian Para Athletics
The Glasgow result is more than a medal count milestone. India's ability to field two sprinters capable of running sub-10.85 seconds in the T47 category signals a depth in para athletics that was absent even a decade ago. With Gavit and Basil both in their competitive prime, India's para sprint pipeline looks formidable heading into the next Paralympic cycle.
Point of View
India was celebrating single medals in para athletics at multi-sport Games; today it is sweeping podiums. What mainstream coverage tends to underplay is the infrastructure gap that still exists: Gavit trained on village roads before a single coach spotted him, which raises the question of how many Gavits never got that coach. The Commonwealth Games medal is significant, but the deeper story is whether India's para athletics pipeline is being built on a system or on individual heroism.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What record did Dilip Gavit set at CWG 2026?
Dilip Mahadu Gavit set a new Games Record of 10.71 seconds in the Men's 100m T47 at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 30 July, surpassing the previous Games record in the event.
Who is Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi?
Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi is an Indian para sprinter who claimed the silver medal in the Men's 100m T47 at CWG 2026 with a season-best time of 10.83 seconds, completing a historic Indian 1-2 finish alongside Dilip Gavit.
What is India's medal tally at CWG 2026 after this result?
India's medal tally at Commonwealth Games 2026 stands at 15 — 3 gold, 9 silver, and 3 bronze — following the Men's 100m T47 result on 30 July.
What is the T47 classification in para athletics?
T47 is a para athletics classification for athletes with an arm deficiency, impaired muscle power, or impaired range of movement in one arm. Dilip Gavit competes in this category following the amputation of his right arm below the elbow.
What are Dilip Gavit's previous major achievements?
Gavit won gold in the Men's 400m T47 at the 2022 Asian Para Games, which was also India's historic 100th medal at those Games. He subsequently reached the final of the Men's 400m T47 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
