NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Indian para-athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit for winning the gold medal in the Men’s 100m T47 event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Gavit delivered a sensational performance by clinching the title with a remarkable timing that not only earned him the gold medal but also set a new Commonwealth Games record while registering his season’s best performance.
In a post on social media, Prime Minister Modi praised the athlete’s achievement, saying his speed, determination, and dedication had made the nation proud. He extended his best wishes to Gavit for continued success in his future sporting career.
The Prime Minister described Gavit’s victory as a phenomenal achievement and hailed it as another proud moment for Indian athletics on the international stage.
