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The Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) was established in:

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Answer: Option D — 1951

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The Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) was formed in 1951 as the national governing body for volleyball in India. It is affiliated with the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) and the Asian Volleyball Confederation.

Volleyball in India:

Volleyball was introduced in India in the early 20th century through the YMCA, the same organisation in whose network the game was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan.

Volleyball is popular in states such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

India's achievements in volleyball:

India won bronze in men's volleyball at the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo, silver at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, and bronze at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games.

Jimmy George (1955-1987) from Kerala is regarded as India's greatest volleyball player. He was one of the first Indians to play professional volleyball abroad, in Italy, and received the Arjuna Award at the age of 21. He died in a car accident in Italy in 1987.

The Prime Volleyball League, a franchise-based professional league, began in 2022 (it started as the Pro Volleyball League in 2019).

Administration:

In recent years, the VFI faced disputes over its elections and recognition, and the Sports Ministry and courts have been involved in its functioning.

National sports federations formed around the same time:

  • All India Football Federation: 1937.
  • Basketball Federation of India: 1950.
  • Volleyball Federation of India: 1951.
  • Kho Kho Federation of India: 1955.

Other key facts about volleyball:

  • Net height: 2.43 m (men) and 2.24 m (women).
  • Six players per team; sets to 25 points, fifth set to 15.
  • Olympic sport since 1964.

Why not the other options?

  • ✗1947 is the year the FIVB (international federation) was founded in Paris.
  • ✗1936 is the year India joined FIBA and basketball became an Olympic sport.
  • ✗1960 is not linked to the founding of the VFI.

Quick tip

Remember: Volleyball Federation of India = 1951; Basketball Federation of India = 1950; FIVB = 1947; Jimmy George = India's volleyball legend.

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