Author(s): Parveena Begum and Dr. Sandeep Bhalla

Abstract:
The formation of Volleyball Federation of India (V.F.I.) has been one of the main factors in the development and popularization of the game of Volleyball in India. Since the formation of the V.F.I. the Indian team started to participate in World Championships, Asian Games, Asian Championship, Commonwealth Championship and many other International Tournaments held in India and abroad. The Volleyball Federation of India has quickly fallen in line with the World body’s desire to popularize the game by promoting club volleyball. In India, the game is played both indoors and outdoors. The rural teams in India have shown tremendous talent. Better technological and scientific methods need to be introduced in the coaching them to ensure sustenance of better results. The India Men's National Volleyball Team and the India Women's National Volleyball Team represent India in international volleyball competitions. All this is managed by the Volleyball Federation of India. A league named has been started in India for volleyball with six teams participating in four round robin format at two different venues Chennai, and Kochi. It is called Pro Volleyball League. Indian Volleyball team is inching forward to the top list in the world. However, the game needs more publicity and awareness among all groups of people in order to develop Volleyball in India to the next level. Volleyball in India needs more technological and scientific training process as well.

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