- The Indian sprinter won women’s 200m T12 gold in 24.80 seconds.
- Gavit won gold in the men’s 100m T47 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- The performances highlight India’s growing strength in para athletics.
India’s track and field athletes continued their impressive campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Wednesday, with Simran Sharma winning her second gold medal with a Games record in the women’s 100m T12 event, while Dilip Gavit led an Indian one-two finish in the men’s 100m T47 competition.
Simran clocked 12.02 seconds to claim the women’s 100m title, adding another gold to the 200m crown she secured with a Games record on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Gavit crossed the finish line in 10.69 seconds to win the men’s 100m T47 gold, with compatriot Mohammed Morssinganakath finishing second in 10.72 seconds.
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The results provided another boost to India’s medal campaign, with the sprinters delivering gold and silver in the men’s event and Simran continuing her successful return to the top of the podium.
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Simran Sharma Wins Second Gold With Games Record
Simran produced another strong performance in the women’s 100m T12 final, clocking 12.02 seconds to set a new Games record and secure her second gold medal at the ongoing event.
Iran’s Hajar Safarzadeh finished second in 12.30 seconds, while Indonesia’s Made Ni Putri took bronze with a time of 12.51 seconds.
The victory followed Simran’s record-breaking gold in the women’s 200m on Tuesday, making it a memorable double for the Indian sprinter. At the 2023 Hangzhou edition, she had won silver medals in both events.
The 26-year-old, who won bronze at the Paris Paralympics in 2024, has been working towards a comeback with her new guide, Shivam. Her previous guide, Umar Saifi, was banned following a doping violation.
The T12 classification is for athletes with a moderate visual impairment, with runners competing alongside guides to help them navigate the track.
Dilip Gavit Leads India’s 1-2 Finish In Men’s 100m T47
India secured two medals in the men’s 100m T47 event as Dilip Gavit won gold and Mohammed Morssinganakath claimed silver.
Gavit clocked 10.69 seconds to take the top position, narrowly finishing ahead of Morssinganakath, who recorded 10.72 seconds. China’s Kangjun Shi completed the podium with a time of 10.80 seconds.
The close finish highlighted India’s sprinting strength in the event, with both athletes finishing inside 11 seconds to secure the top two positions.
The T47 category is for athletes with a unilateral upper-limb impairment that can affect balance and coordination.
Simran’s second gold and the men’s 100m T47 one-two finish added to India’s growing medal haul at the Asian Para Games 2026.