Born in Kerala, he spent 8 years as an able-bodied runner, training with whatever his school coach could offer. Then, overnight, everything changed. Introduced to para sport, he joined SAI’s system, trained under dedicated coaches, and within months, clocked 10.63s to win gold at the Indian Open Para Athletics Championships in Bengaluru. That time earned him a spot in India’s 11-member para athletics squad for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games; his first international appearance. For someone barely two years into the sport, this is no small feat. Basil’s journey shows how late discoveries, when matched with structure and support, can create rapid, world-class athletes. He’s not just racing for medals; he’s racing to prove that potential doesn’t expire, it just needs the right跑道 (track).