New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan congratulated Indian athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit, Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath, and Murali Sreeshankar on their medal-winning performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
In a post on X, the vice president congratulated Gavit on winning the gold medal and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath on securing the silver medal in the men’s 100m T47 event. He also praised Sreeshankar for clinching silver in the men’s long jump.
“Heartiest congratulations to Dilip Mahadu Gavit on winning the Gold Medal, Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath on securing the Silver Medal in the Men’s 100m T47 event, and Murali Sreeshankar on clinching the Silver Medal in the Men’s Long Jump at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026,” the post said.
The vice president also praised India’s performance, highlighting the historic gold-silver finish in para athletics and Sreeshankar’s achievement of winning consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medals.
“India’s remarkable performances, including a historic gold-silver finish in para athletics and Murali’s consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medals, are a testament to the talent, determination, and sporting excellence of our athletes. Wishing them continued success as they bring greater glory to the nation,” the post added.
Meanwhile, India enjoyed a strong Day 7 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning three medals—one gold and two silver—while also securing at least six more medals in boxing.
Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold in the men’s T47 100m with a Games record time of 10.71 seconds, while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath claimed silver to complete an Indian one-two finish. Murali Sreeshankar also won silver in the men’s long jump, becoming the first Indian male long jumper to win two Commonwealth Games medals.
Six Indian boxers—Sakshi Choudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach, Ankush Panghal, and Narender Berwal—advanced to the semifinals, guaranteeing India at least six more medals.
India also progressed in several athletics and lawn bowls events while recording mixed results in swimming and para athletics. At the end of Day 7, India had won 15 medals overall: three gold, nine silver, and three bronze. (ANI)
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