India's imagination often borders the surreal. Our affinity for jugaad makes a great case in itself. Our out-of-the-box thinking is a trait that runs through the DNA of everything Indian, including sports. The variety, ingenuity and sometimes the extreme elements of some of the country's very own indigenous sporting disciplines will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. Here is our pick of some great Indian originals which definitely deserve a spot of their own in the Olympics.

5. Maut ka Kuan - The well of crazies

Only an Indian could have thought of peeking out the window while driving a Maruti 800 along the steep walls of a well, made of creaky wood. NASCAR fans, keep your eyes peeled for this one.

6. Jalikattu - The Indian bull-fight

This was a sport that originated in the Indus Valley Civilization so that women could choose worthy husbands. Take a wild and well-nourished bull, throw in a few overtly-enthusiastic young men, and tell them to wrestle the bull down one-by-one or else they can’t win their bride.

Spanish matadors at least have the insurance of being armed and the option to kill. In India you can only wrestle Lord Shiva’s favourite animal but not kill it.