CWG 2026: PM Modi, Amit Shah Praise Gavit, Basil And Sreeshankar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday congratulated Dilip Mahadu Gavit, Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath and Murali Sreeshankar for their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, praising their achievements and contribution to India’s athletics campaign.

Congratulating Dilip Mahadu Gavit, Prime Minister Modi described his performance as phenomenal after the para-athlete won gold in the men’s 100m T47 event with a Games record and season-best timing. He said Gavit’s speed, determination and dedication had made the nation proud and wished him continued success.

A phenomenal performance by Dilip Mahadu Gavit!

Congratulations to him on winning the Gold Medal in the Men’s 100m T47 event with a remarkable timing, setting a new Games Record and achieving his Season Best. His speed, determination and dedication have made our nation proud.…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2026

The Prime Minister also lauded Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath for securing silver in the same event. He described the sprint as a superb display of determination, said the medal reflected Basil’s hard work and focus, and expressed confidence that he would continue to scale new heights.

A superb Silver for Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath! What a sprint and display of determination! Congratulations to him for the success and also achieving his Season Best. His success reflects his hard work and focus. May he continue to scale new heights in the times to come.…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2026

Praising Murali Sreeshankar, PM Modi called his silver-medal performance in the men’s long jump exceptional. He said Sreeshankar’s achievement and best leap would inspire young athletes to pursue excellence and wished him success in future competitions.

An outstanding Silver for Sreeshankar! What an exceptional performance!

Congratulations to him on winning the medal and that too with his best leap. His success will motivate several youngsters to pursue excellence in athletics. My best wishes for his upcoming endeavours.…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated Gavit and Basil, describing their gold and silver medals as a ‘Double Victory for India’. He said their speed and sportsmanship had filled every Indian with pride and joy and wished both athletes continued success.

Double Victory for India.

Applause to Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath for ushering in a grand moment of pride for India by winning the Gold🥇and Silver🥈medals, respectively, in the Men’s Para 100M T47 at #CWG2026. The display of your fiery speed and sheer… pic.twitter.com/rDbvEADl4N

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 30, 2026

Shah also praised Sreeshankar for winning silver in the men’s long jump, saying his determination and remarkable performance had brought pride to the nation and urging him to keep up his winning spirit.

Kudos to Shreeshankar on winning the Silver Medal🥈in the Men’s Long Jump at #CWG2026. Your determination and remarkable performance have brought pride to the nation. Keep up the winning spirit. pic.twitter.com/yTKotxd1Yo

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 30, 2026

Gavit clinched gold in the men’s 100m T47 with a Games record of 10.71 seconds, while Basil secured silver to complete a historic Indian one-two finish. Sreeshankar added another silver in the men’s long jump, marking his second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver after Birmingham 2022.