Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated para sprinters Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath, along with long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, after the trio delivered medal-winning performances for India at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
While Gavit claimed a Games record gold in the men's 100m T47 event, Basil secured the silver in the same race to complete a historic Indian one-two, and Sreeshankar added another silver medal with his best jump of the season. The Prime Minister hailed Gavit's record-breaking sprint, praising the para athlete for producing one of India's standout performances at the Games.
“A phenomenal performance by Dilip Mahadu Gavit! Congratulations to him on winning the Gold Medal in the Men’s 100m T47 event with a remarkable timing, setting a new Games Record and achieving his Season Best. His speed, determination and dedication have made our nation proud. Best wishes for his future endeavours!,” PM Modi wrote on X.
