Satyanarayana shimoga

Dilip Mahadu Gavit: After India's gold and silver finish in the men's 100m T47 at the Commonwealth Games 2026, the para-athletics coach Satyanarayana Shimoga said the success of para sports is also inspiring even the able-bodied athletes to win medals on the global stage.

India scripted a memorable finish in the para-athletics competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched the gold medal with a Games Record in the men’s 100m T47, while compatriot Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi secured the silver medal to complete a dominant Indian one-two finish.

"The success of para sports is inspiring even able-bodied athletes to believe they can win medals. We always tell our athletes to train hard, and good results will follow. Today, India is performing exceptionally well in para sports," Satyanarayana told IANS.