India Achieves Historic One-Two Finish in Men's T47 100m at Commonwealth Games

In a remarkable achievement at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Indian para-sprinter Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth secured silver in the men's T47 100m, contributing to a historic one-two finish alongside compatriot Dilip Mahadu Gavit, who won gold. Basil dedicated his first international medal to his supportive family, reflecting on their struggles. This victory not only highlights his personal journey but also marks a significant milestone for India in para athletics, as the nation celebrates its growing medal tally at the Games.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 30, 2026, 05:36 IST

Historic One-Two for India in Men's T47 100m

Indian para-athlete Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth celebrated a significant milestone by winning silver in the men's T47 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, dedicating his first international medal to his family and coach. This achievement contributed to a remarkable one-two finish for India in Glasgow.

The 21-year-old clocked a time of 10.83 seconds, securing second place behind his fellow countryman Dilip Mahadu Gavit, who set a Commonwealth Games record with a gold-winning time of 10.71 seconds. England's Kevin Santos took home the bronze medal with a time of 10.85 seconds, marking India's first-ever 1-2 finish in a single event at these Games.

An Emotional Dedication

After his race, an emotional Basil reflected on the challenges faced by his family throughout his journey. He expressed his joy, stating, "This is my first international medal. I am so happy. My family, including my father, mother, and two brothers, has been incredibly supportive. They have endured a lot because of me. Both of my brothers are also disabled, making it tough for us. This medal is dedicated to my family and my coach."

A Breakthrough Performance

Hailing from Veliyancode in Kerala's Malappuram district, Basil was born without his right arm and competes in the T47 category for athletes with unilateral upper limb impairments. His silver medal signifies a breakthrough in his career, showcasing his rise on the international stage.

Basil's performance, alongside Gavit's gold medal, created one of the most memorable moments of the Games. Gavit pulled ahead in the final stages to set a new Commonwealth Games record, while Basil fended off a late challenge from Santos, ensuring India achieved a historic podium sweep in the para athletics sprint event.

India's Medal Tally

With these two medals, India's overall tally in Glasgow reached 15 by the end of Day 7, comprising three gold, nine silver, and three bronze medals.

The current Indian medallists include: 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), and Shilpa K. Shyla (bronze, women's shot put F57).