CWG 2026: HM Amit Shah hails Gavit-Basil's historic 1-2 finish, lauds Sreeshankar
New Delhi, July 30
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday congratulated Indian para-athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi for their historic gold-silver finish in the men's T47 100m event and lauded long-jumper Murali Sreeshankar for winning his second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medal.
Gavit clinched the gold medal in the men's T47 100m with a Games record timing of 10.71 seconds, while Basil secured the silver with a season-best effort of 10.83 seconds, helping India achieve a memorable 1-2 finish at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.
Taking to X, Shah hailed the achievement as a "Double Victory for India" and praised the two para-athletes for bringing immense pride to the country.
"Applause to Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath for ushering in a grand moment of pride for India by winning the Gold and Silver medals, respectively, in the Men's Para 100M T47 at #CWG2026," Shah posted.
He also lauded their performance and sportsmanship, saying their speed and determination had filled Indians with pride and joy.
"The display of your fiery speed and sheer sportsmanship sparked every Indian heart with pride and joy. May you always come out with flying colours," he added.
Shah also congratulated Sreeshankar after the Indian long-jumper secured the silver medal in the men's long jump with a best effort of 8.09 metres.
"Kudos to Shreeshankar on winning the Silver Medal in the Men's Long Jump at #CWG2026. Your determination and remarkable performance have brought pride to the nation. Keep up the winning spirit," Shah said in another post.
The silver marked Sreeshankar's second consecutive Commonwealth Games medal in the event. He had also won silver at the Birmingham Games in 2022 with an effort of 8.08 metres.
Sreeshankar's latest medal also added to India's strong showing in athletics at the Glasgow Games, while Gavit and Basil's historic 1-2 finish marked a significant achievement for the country's para-athletics contingent.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Love seeing Home Minister acknowledge our athletes' hard work. But we need more investment in grassroots sports coaching and facilities, especially for para-athletes. These medals are just the beginning if we support them properly. Kudos to Gavit, Basil, and Sreeshankar!
Dilip and Mohammed have done something extraordinary! That 10.71 seconds is lightning fast. And Sreeshankar is proving he's our most consistent long jumper. This is real sporting growth.
Great achievement, but let's not forget these athletes trained without top-notch facilities. The government should use these moments to build better infrastructure for para-sports across states. We need more than just congratulations on social media. Still, jai hind to our champions! 🙏
Watching Gavit and Basil race together for gold and silver gave me goosebumps. That's real teamwork and brotherhood! And Sreeshankar's silver shows consistency is key. So proud of all three! 🌟🥇🥈🥈
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