Rediff.com brings you a collection of some of the odd and unusual sports images from around the world in recent weeks
Participants climb over a wall at the 'Tough Mudder' endurance event series in Arnsberg September 6, 2014. Competitors who took part in the endurance event saw themselves having to overcome various military style obstacles. Photograph: Ina Fassbender/Reuters
China's Liu Jiahui performs with the hoop in the individual rhythmic gymnastics competition at the Namdong Gymnasium Club during the 17th Asian Games in Incheon October 2, 2014. Photograph: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters
From left, Japan's Yumi Kaneko, Eri Kasahara and Miho Echizenya tackle a Thai player during their women's preliminary kabaddi match in the Songdo Global University Gymnasium at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon September 29, 2014. Photograph: Olivia Harris/Reuters
China's Ding Ning serves against Japan's Ai Fukuhara during their women's team gold medal table tennis match at Suwon Gymnasium during the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon September 30, 2014. Photograph: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters
Japan's Ken Terauchi competes in the Men's 3m Springboard diving final at the Munhak Park Tae-hwan Aquatics Center during the 17th Asian Games in Incheon October 2, 2014. Photograph: Tim Wimborne/Reuters
AaB's Rasmus Thelander, left, challenges Claudiu Keseru of Steaua Bucuresti during their Europa League Group J soccer match at National Arena in Bucharest September 18, 2014. Photograph: Bogdan Cristel/Reuters
Laura Halford of Wales jumps during her hoop routine as she competes in the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters
A member of Team Hype jumps to shoot during a performance at the NBA Global Games basketball match between Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets in Beijing October 15, 2014. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters
A rider performs motorcycle stunts during a Motor-Extreme show in the southern city of Ashkelon October 13, 2014. Six competitive riders from the United States took part in the show. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters
Marussia Formula One driver Jules Bianchi of France inspects his car after driving off the track during the final practice session ahead of the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Race circuit, central England, July 5, 2014. Photograph: Francois Lenoir/Reuters
