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At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Indian para athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath achieved a historic one-two finish in the men's 100m T47 final. Gavit won the gold medal with a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds, while Basil secured silver with a season-best 10.83 seconds. England's Kevin Santos took bronze with a time of 10.85 seconds. This gold was India's third at the Games, following victories by Mirabai Chanu in weightlifting and Sharmila Dhankar in para shot put. The T47 category is for athletes with unilateral arm impairments affecting strength, movement, or coordination.
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Published: July 30, 2026 03:40 am IST — Glasgow
By: PTI
India scripted history in para athletics at the Commonwealth Games by securing a historic one-two finish in the men’s 100m T47 final. Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold, while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath claimed silver.
- Gavit clocked a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds to take the top spot with a clear lead.
- Basil produced a season-best 10.83 seconds to finish second in a closely-fought race.
- England’s Kevin Santos completed the podium with a season-best 10.85 seconds to win bronze.
The gold was India’s third at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, following:
- Mirabai Chanu’s victory in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event
- Sharmila Dhankar’s triumph in the women’s shot put F57 para athletics category
About the event: The men’s 100m T47 is a para athletics sprint event for athletes with a unilateral arm impairment or absence, affecting strength, movement or coordination on one side.
Image: Dilip Mahadu Gavit. File | Photo Credit: Special arrangement
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Commonwealth Games: Gavit and Basil Secure Historic 1-2 Finish for India in Men's 100m T47 Final