Sports[edit]
The program of the Afro-Asian Games was almost the same as that of the
Asian Games, the only difference being in the number of sports. These Games witnessed eight disciplines in eight sports.
Synchronised swimming and
diving were not contested.
The list of sports is given below
(Number in parentheses indicates number of events).
Legacy[edit]
The success of the Games was a point in favor of India being able to host a major international sporting event. Subsequently, this success was used in the bidding of the
2010 Commonwealth Games, which was ultimately awarded to
Delhi.
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In addition, the hospitality sector received a major boost due to the games, as hotels and guest houses received large booking orders from people who were coming to see the Games - media-persons, delegates, officials, visitors, sports-persons, etc. Tourism also benefited from the Games, and the State Tourism Department showed many foreign journalists key tourism spots in the city.
[51] Many famous places such as the
Charminar and the
Chowmahalla Palace saw record number of visitors.
Also, famous local markets witnessed exceptional growth in sales and business, as demand peaked during the Games. Business of the world-renowned
pearls of Hyderabad increased by about 50%, generating revenue of
50 million in one week. The rise in buyers was mainly driven by African visitors, who prefer pearls as jewellery.
[52] Also, sale of
gold jewellery increased substantially, being driven by a large number of Muslim visitors who looked for traditional and intricate designs.
[52]In addition,
bangles became the center of attraction for Chinese and African athletes.
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See the benefit of hosting such a sporting event and the impact it had on AP business
Besides Security is good In AP especially Hyderabad,when compared to Delhi and some North Indian states, Women are secure in AP most of the time.
