It was later known that the terror cell that carried the blasts in the city also planned to attack the military games.

[citation needed] The opening ceremony of the games was held at the GMC Balayogi Stadium, Hyderabad.

President of India Pratibha Patil declared the games open.

The Defence Minister of India, Shri A. K. Antony declared the games closed at the G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium.

[citation needed] A total of fourteen sports were contested at the Games.