Commonwealth Games gold medallist Dilip Mahadu Gavit has set his sights on winning two gold medals at the upcoming Asian Para Games, saying he is determined to improve on his performance from the 2023 edition. The medal winners of the para-athletics team of CWG 2026 were felicitated by SBI Life Insurance in New Delhi on Tuesday. Gavit, who won the men’s 100m T47 gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a Games record timing of 10.71 seconds, will compete in both the 100m and 400m events at the Asian Para Games.
Dilip Mahadu Gavit, who won the men’s 100m T47 gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a Games record timing of 10.71 seconds, will compete in both the 100m and 400m events at the Asian Para Games.
I won only one gold medal last time, but I have to win two gold medals this time,” he said. All the medalists have been invited, and I’m very happy. “He runs very well. I watch his videos. I like him very much. So, I have to do better this time. “This is my first program from SBI Life. I’m so happy they are supporting para-sports and all athletes. “Preparations are in progress. I hope to do better timing in the Asian Games.
Because it’s a mental game but 100 meters is very short, and I like it very much,” he said, i don’t watch 400 meters much. “I did only 100 meters in the Commonwealth Games, but I have to do both 100 meters and 400 meters in the Asian Para Games. My coach is preparing me for 100 meters and 400 meters. “When India won 100 medals, that 100th medal was mine.
I have to win the gold medal and hoist the Indian flag high,” Gavit told ANI on the sidelines of the felicitation ceremony. Reflecting on his felicitation by SBI Life Insurance, the sprinter said, “I’m very happy that I’ve been invited here at SBI Life and been felicitated. I hope we will get more support from SBI Life,” Basil said. This is my first Asian Games, so I hope everyone does better,” he said.
