"Historic double podium for Bharat!"': Mansukh Mandaviya hails Gavit, Basil after India's 1-2 finish at CWG 2026
Glasgow, July 30
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed India's historic one-two finish in the men's T47 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, congratulating gold medallist Dilip Mahadu Gavit and silver medallist Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth for delivering one of the country's standout performances in Glasgow.
Sharing his message on X after the race, Mandaviya wrote, "A historic double podium for Bharat! Heartiest congratulations to Dilip Mahadu Gavit for winning Gold with a Games Record (10.71s) and Mohammed Basil for clinching Silver (10.83s) in the Men's Para 100m T47. Dilip scripting history as the first Indian male para-athlete to win a CWG Athletics Gold makes this even more special. Well done, Champions!"
India scripted history on Day 7 of the Games as Gavit clocked a Commonwealth Games record of 10.71 seconds to claim the gold medal, while compatriot Basil finished second in 10.83 seconds to secure silver. England's Kevin Santos took bronze in 10.85 seconds as the two Indians completed a memorable podium sweep in the para-athletics sprint event.
Gavit produced a sensational burst over the final 30 metres to pull away from the field, while Basil held off Santos in the closing stages to ensure India claimed both the top two positions.
Gavit's medal was India's only gold medal of the day and third overall. Basil's silver was second after long jumper Murali Sreeshankar had earlier won silver in the men's long jump with a best effort of 8.09 m.
With Gavit's gold, Basil's silver, and Sreeshankar's silver, India collected three medals on Day 7, taking the country's overall tally to 15 medals--three gold, nine silver, and three bronze.
India's medallists so far are Mirabai Chanu (gold, weightlifting), Sharmila Dhankar (gold, women's shot put F57), Dilip Mahadu Gavit (gold, men's T47 100m), Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth (silver, men's T47 100m), Murali Sreeshankar (silver, men's long jump), Rishikanta Singh (silver, weightlifting), Muthupandi Raja (silver, weightlifting), Gyaneshwari Yadav (silver, weightlifting), Sarvesh Kushare (silver, men's high jump), Gulveer Singh (silver, men's 10,000m), Harjinder Kaur (silver, weightlifting), Valluri Ajaya Babu (silver, weightlifting), Bindyarani Devi (bronze, weightlifting), Shilpa K. Shyla (bronze, women's shot put F57) and Jhandu Kumar (bronze, para powerlifting).
— ANI
Reader Comments
Incredible achievement! A 1-2 finish in a Commonwealth Games event is no small feat. Gavit's Games Record of 10.71s is phenomenal. Also great to see Murali Sreeshankar's silver in long jump. India's athletic depth is really showing at these Games. Well deserved!
Such a proud moment for Indian athletics! Gavit and Basil showed amazing camaraderie on the track. But I hope the government also focuses on providing better facilities for para-athletes at grassroots level. We need more support for these talented individuals who overcome so many challenges. 🏅
Great performance by Gavit! That final burst was something else. And Basil holding off Kevin Santos for silver was clutch. India's medal tally of 15 is impressive, but we need more consistency in athletics events beyond just a few standout performances. Still, congratulations to all the medallists! 👏
Wah! Double podium for Bharat! 🇮🇳 This is the kind of news that makes every Indian proud. Dilip Gavit becoming the first Indian male para-athlete to win CWG athletics gold is historic. But I hope this success leads to better infrastructure and recognition for para-sports in our country. Kudos to both champions! 🏆
Excellent run from Gavit! That 10.71s is a new Games Record, which shows how dominant he was. Basil's silver is equally impressive. India's para-athletes are really stepping up. I just wish the mainstream media would give them as much coverage as other sports. These athletes deserve more recognition!
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