CWG 2026: Dilip Gavit wins Gold, Mohd Basil claims Silver in Men's T47 100m race
Indian para-athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth secured gold and silver medals respectively in the men's T47 100m race at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Gavit set a new Games record with a time of 10.71 seconds, contributing to India's successful medal tally.
India produced a sensational performance on the track as Dilip Mahadu Gavit stormed to gold while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth clinched silver in the men's T47 100m at the Commonwealth Games 2026.Dilip delivered a breathtaking finish, producing a blistering burst over the final 30 metres to clock a Games Record of 10.71 seconds and secure the top spot on the podium.Basil also finished strongly, crossing the line in 10.83 seconds to seal the silver medal and complete a historic 1-2 finish for India. England's Kevin Santos took the bronze medal after finishing third in 10.85 seconds.The dominant display by Gavit and Basil marked one of India's finest moments of the Games, as the duo delivered a historic podium sweep and further strengthened the country's medal tally.More to follow...Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
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