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.

7. Thoda - Martial arts with bow-arrow

A sport from Himachal Pradesh, Thoda is a tribute to the Mahabharata, Abhimanyu’s story to be precise. Two groups of archers dance around in circles trying to hit opponents under the knee with a flat-tipped arrow. Quick feet movement and acrobatics are used to dodge the projectiles.

8. Rickshaw rally - Meter down

A very modern Indian creation, which involves navigating through Tamil Nadu in an auto-rickshaw. The kicker being, you can pimp your ride while at it.