Commonwealth Games 2026: Dilip Gavit Wins Gold, Mohammed Basil & Murali Sreeshankar Clinch Silver
India continued its impressive campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, by adding one gold medal and two silver medals in athletics. The highlight of the day came in the Men’s 100m T47 para-athletics final, where Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched the gold medal, while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi secured the silver medal, helping India register a historic one-two finish in the event. Meanwhile, long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won another silver medal, narrowly missing the gold by just 6 centimetres. These performances further strengthened India’s medal tally at the Games.
| Athlete | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Dilip Mahadu Gavit | Men’s 100m T47 | Gold |
| Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi | Men’s 100m T47 | Silver |
| Murali Sreeshankar | Men’s Long Jump | Silver |
Indian para-athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit delivered one of the finest performances of the Games by winning the gold medal in the Men’s 100m T47 event. He clocked an impressive 10.71 seconds, setting a new Commonwealth Games Record and giving India its third gold medal of the Games. His remarkable run established him as one of India’s standout performers in Glasgow.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dilip Mahadu Gavit |
| Date of Birth | 23 January 1998 |
| Age (As of 2026) | 28 Years |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Sport | Para Athletics |
| Event | Men’s 100m T47 |
| Disability Category | T47 (Upper Limb Impairment) |
| Commonwealth Games 2026 | Gold Medal |
| Performance | 10.71 seconds |
| Special Achievement | Commonwealth Games Record |
India’s Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi produced another excellent run in the Men’s 100m T47 final. He crossed the finish line in 10.83 seconds to win the silver medal, making it the first-ever Indian one-two finish in the Men’s 100m T47 event at the Commonwealth Games.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi |
| State | Kerala |
| Sport | Para Athletics |
| Event | Men’s 100m T47 |
| Commonwealth Games 2026 | Silver Medal |
| Performance | 10.83 seconds |
| Achievement | Part of India’s Historic One-Two Finish |
India’s premier long jumper Murali Sreeshankar continued his consistent performances on the international stage by winning the silver medal in the Men’s Long Jump event. He produced a best jump of 8.09 metres, missing the gold medal by just 0.06 metres (6 cm). Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle secured the gold with a jump of 8.15 metres. This marked Sreeshankar’s second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medal, following his silver-winning performance at Birmingham 2022.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Murali Sreeshankar |
| Date of Birth | 27 March 1999 |
| Age (As of 2026) | 27 Years |
| State | Kerala |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long Jump |
| Best Jump at CWG 2026 | 8.09 metres |
| Commonwealth Games 2022 | Silver Medal |
| Commonwealth Games 2026 | Silver Medal |
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Jump | 8.09 metres |
| Gold Medal Winner | Tajay Gayle (Jamaica) |
| Gold Medal Jump | 8.15 metres |
| Difference | 0.06 metres (6 cm) |
| Medal Won | Silver |
| Athlete | State | Event | Performance | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilip Mahadu Gavit | Maharashtra | Men’s 100m T47 | 10.71 seconds (Games Record) | Gold |
| Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi | Kerala | Men’s 100m T47 | 10.83 seconds | Silver |
| Murali Sreeshankar | Kerala | Men’s Long Jump | 8.09 metres | Silver |
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Historic Achievement | India recorded its first-ever one-two finish in the Men’s 100m T47 event. |
| Games Record | Dilip Gavit set a new Commonwealth Games Record with 10.71 seconds. |
| Silver Medal | Mohammed Basil clocked 10.83 seconds to finish second. |
| Long Jump Silver | Murali Sreeshankar won silver with a leap of 8.09 metres. |
| Missed Gold By | Murali Sreeshankar missed gold by just 6 centimetres. |
| Consecutive Medals | Murali Sreeshankar became a two-time Commonwealth Games silver medallist (2022 & 2026). |
| India’s Medal Addition | 1 Gold + 2 Silver medals in Athletics on Day 6. |
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