In 1995, the sport of Volleyball celebrated its 100th birthday! The sport originated in the United States. Valley ball is one of the most popular sports in the world that draws attention of sports.

In 1900, a special ball was designed for the sport.

In 1916,an offensive style of passing the ball in a high trajectory to be struck by another player were introduced in the Philippines.

In 1917, the game was changed from 21 to 15 points.

In 1920, three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted.

In 1922, the first YMCA national championships were held in Brooklyn, NY.

In 1930, the first two-man beach game was played.

In 1934, the approval and recognition of national volleyball referees.

In 1947, the Federation Internationale De Volley-Ball (FIVB) was founded.

In 1948, the first two-man beach tournament was held.

In 1949, the initial World Championships were held in Prague, Czechoslovakia.

In 1964, Volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

In 1965, the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) was formed.

In 1974, the World Championships in Mexico were telecast in Japan.

In 1975, the US National Women's team began a year-round training regime in Pasadena, Texas.

In 1977, the US National Men's team began a year-round training regime in Dayton, Ohio.

In 1983, the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) was formed.

In 1984, the US won their first medals (Men won the Gold & Women Silver) at the Olympics in Los Angeles.

In 1986, the Women's Professional Volleyball Association (WPVA) was formed.

In 1988, the US Men repeated the Gold in the Olympics in Korea.

In 1990, the World League was created.

In 1995, the sport of Volleyball was 100 years old!