Volleyball was created by William G. Morgan in 1895, in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Morgan was a YMCA physical education director.
Volleyball was originally called Mintonette.
Volleyball was originally designed to be an indoor sport for older members of the YMCA.
The first exhibition match was played at the Springfield YMCA in 1896.
In 1947, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), was founded.
In 1949, the first World Championships were held.
In 1964, Volleyball was added to the program of the Olympic Games.
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