AFRO-ASIAN Games
AFRO-ASIAN Games
The Afro-Asian Games were the series of inter-continental multi-sport competitions, held between athletes from Asia and Africa. These Games are one-of-a-kind, since no other sporting competition brings athletes from these two continents together for one event, excluding the Olympic Games.
» The first Afro-Asian Games (Octoebr 24 - November 1 2003) concluded on November 1, 2003 in Hyderabad (India)
» China topped the medals tally bagging a total of 41 medals (including 25 Gold, 11 Silver, 5 Bronze)
» India got 80 Medals (19 Gold, 32 Silver and 29 Bronze) occupied second position.
» Japan got 23 Medals (15 Gold, 6 Silver and 2 Bronze) occupied third position.
Medals Tally of Afro-Asian Games - 2003 (Top Five)
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 25 | 11 | 05 | 41 |
| India | 19 | 32 | 29 | 80 |
| Japan | 15 | 06 | 02 | 23 |
| Nigeria | 10 | 12 | 13 | 35 |
| S. Africa | 10 | 11 | 15 | 36 |
The Second An afro-Asian Games were to be held in Algiers (Algeria) in July-August 2007, but the Games were indefinitely/postponed.