Dilip Gavit Leads India’s 1-2 Finish in 100m T47

India recorded a 1-2 finish in the men’s 100m T47 para athletics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 29 and 30 July 2026. Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold with a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds, while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath won silver in 10.83 seconds.

Men’s 100m T47 Event

The T47 class in para athletics is used for athletes with unilateral upper limb impairment. The men’s 100m T47 is a sprint event conducted on a standard 100-metre track under World Para Athletics rules.

Medal Winners and Timings

• Dilip Mahadu Gavit won the gold medal in 10.71 seconds, which was both a Games record and a season-best performance.
• Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath won the silver medal in 10.83 seconds, which was also a season-best time.
• Kevin Santos of England won the bronze medal in 10.85 seconds.

India’s Medal Tally at Glasgow

India’s 1-2 finish gave the country its third gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. India’s overall medal tally reached 15, with three gold, nine silver, and three bronze medals.

Important Facts for Exams

• Para athletics is governed internationally by World Para Athletics, which classifies athletes into sport classes such as T47.
• The 100m sprint is one of the shortest track events in athletics and is held on a straight track.
• Games record and season-best are standard athletics terms used to compare performances across competitions and within a season.
• The Commonwealth Games is a multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.

Background of Dilip Mahadu Gavit

Dilip Mahadu Gavit is 22 years old and comes from rural Maharashtra. He lost his left hand after delayed medical treatment and was later identified and coached by Vaijanth Kale.

Future Competitions

Gavit has set his focus on the Para Asian Games in Japan and the 2028 Paralympics. The Paralympic Games are the international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities and are held after the Olympic Games.