India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi extended her heartiest congratulations to Shri Dilip Mahadu Gavit on clinching the Gold medal with a Games Record of 10.71 seconds, and to Shri Mohammed Basil on securing the Silver medal in the Men's Para 100m T47 event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
In a post on 'X' the Union Minister said that India has raced into history. She described it as a historic moment for Indian Para Athletics, with Dilip becoming India's first male para-athlete to win an Athletics Gold at the Commonwealth Games.
She stated that the determination and remarkable performances of the athletes have made the entire nation proud, and wi...