In Brief:
- Gavit won gold with a 10.71 seconds Games record in men's 100m T47 final.
- India secured a historic 1-2 finish as Basil claimed silver with 10.83 seconds.
- Gavit's winning time was both a Games record and his season best.
- Basil matched his season-best time in a closely contested race for silver.
At the Commonwealth Games, Indian athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil made history in the men’s 100m T47 final by securing the top two positions. Gavit clinched the gold medal with an impressive time of 10.71 seconds, setting a new Games record and his personal season best.
Basil followed closely, finishing second with a season-best timing of 10.83 seconds to complete the podium double. Both sprinters showcased remarkable speed and determination to deliver these peak performances.
The 1-2 finish is a landmark moment for India, as their outstanding performances demonstrated the nation’s growing prowess in para-athletics on the international stage.
