Dilip Mahadu Gavit born on 2003-04-21 in Nashik, India.
Education : Visual Arts – Pune University, India
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Coach : Vaijnath Kale [personal], from 2015; Jyoti Kale [VDK Sports Foundation]
He began the sport at age 14 with club VDK Sports Foundation in Nashik, India. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Reason: He was spotted by coach Vaijnath Kale during a school meet. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024; sportskeeda.com, 12 Oct 2021)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024;)
Milestones:
Training: He trains 20 hours a week. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Influence: Coach Vaijnath Kale. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024; sportskeeda.com, 12 Oct 2021)
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COACH SUPPORT
He was spotted by coach Vaijnath Kale in 2015. Kale took Gavit under his wing and began training him at his sports foundation. He has also legally adopted Gavit. “He is like my parents. He takes care of my health and education. I am here because of my coach and guardian,” Gavit said. (sportskeeda.com, 12 Oct 2021)
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | 400m – T47 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 49.08 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | 400m – T47 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 49.48 |
| DSQ | 100m – T47 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | DSQ |
