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CWG 2026: Defence Min Rajnath Singh congratulates Gavit, Mohammed Basil on 1-2 finish

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CWG 2026: Defence Min Rajnath Singh Congratulates Gavit, Mohammed Basil On 1-2 Finish

By IANS News July 30, 2026 • 12:24 PM View: 114

Defence Min Rajnath Singh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday congratulated Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi after the Indian duo produced a historic one-two finish in the men’s T47 100m para athletics event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

Gavit stormed to the gold medal in a Games-record time, while Basil claimed the silver medal as both Indians made it to the podium.

In a message celebrating the two sprinters, Rajnath Singh applauded both athletes for delivering a landmark result on the Commonwealth stage.

TAGS Defence Min Rajnath Singh Mohammed Basil Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Dilip Mahadu Gavit Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi Commonwealth Games

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