CWG 2026: Dilip Gavit won the gold medal in the 100m T47 race

India's stellar performance continued on the seventh day of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026—July 29. On Wednesday night, an athlete secured India's third gold medal; this athlete is Dilip Mahadu Gavit. Additionally, two other athletes won silver medals for the country. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar clinched silver with a leap of 8.09 meters, becoming the first Indian athlete to win silver medals at two consecutive Commonwealth Games. In para-athletics, Indian athletes dominated the men's 100m T47 event by winning three medals. Let us now take a look at the Indian athletes who have won gold medals at the Glasgow 2026 Games so far.

Who is Dilip Gavit?

On the seventh day of the Glasgow Games, 23-year-old Indian para-sprinter Dilip Gavit competed in the T47 category. This category is for athletes with impairments or amputations affecting the upper body (such as below the elbow or wrist). Dilip hails from Nashik, Maharashtra. At the age of five, he suffered a severe accident—falling from a mango tree—which resulted in the amputation of his right arm below the elbow. He entered the world of athletics at the age of 17 under the guidance of coach Vajinath Kale. Dilip gained global recognition by winning his first gold medal in the men's 400m T47 event at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games. He also represented India at the Paris Paralympics 2024, reaching the final.

At the 2026 Glasgow Games, Dilip won the 100m sprint, setting a new Commonwealth Games record by breaking the previous mark of 10.94 seconds established by England's Emmanuel Oyinbo-Coker in 2022.

He shared the podium with Mohammed Basil Moursingnakath, who won the silver medal. Mohammed is an Indian para-athlete from Kerala; he was born without a right arm. Both athletes showcased the immense strength of the Indian contingent, making the day a memorable one in the history of Indian sports.

Who are the three athletes who won gold for India?

First Gold – India opened its gold medal account at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games on the fourth day, July 26. Star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu delivered a magnificent performance in the women's 48kg category, securing a historic victory. By lifting a total of 190kg (85kg in the snatch and 105kg in the clean and jerk), she finished ahead of the runner-up by a margin of 22kg. With this achievement, Mirabai Chanu has made the nation proud by winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games for the third consecutive time.

Second Gold – Indian para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar has brought glory to the nation by making history at the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow. Displaying an outstanding performance in the women's F57 shot put event, she clinched the gold medal with a magnificent throw of 9.81 meters. Notably, Sharmila has become the first Indian female athlete to win a gold medal in a para-athletics event in the history of the Commonwealth Games.

Third Gold – Just moments after long jumper Murali Sreeshankar secured a silver medal, para-athlete Dilip Gavit delivered a magnificent performance to win a gold medal for the country. This victory has etched his name in the history books. Dilip clinched the top spot in the men's 100m T47 para-athletics final by setting a new Games record with a time of just 10.71 seconds. In the same race, another Indian athlete, Mohammed Basil, also displayed excellent form and bagged the silver medal.

Indian athletes who have won medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games so far

Indian athletes are delivering consistently outstanding performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Driven by their strength and determination, India's promising athletes have won numerous medals for the country. Let us take a look at the Indian athletes who have won medals in various events so far.