The Indian Volleyball Federation (IVF) was established in 1951 to govern and promote volleyball in India.

The first National Volleyball Championship was held in Kolkata, West Bengal, in 1952.

Jimmy George was the captain of the Indian men's volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul, South Korea.

Om Prakash was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1991 for his outstanding contribution to Indian volleyball.

New Delhi hosted the 2010 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship, which was the first time the tournament was held in India.

G. E. Sridharan was the coach of the Indian women's volleyball team that won the bronze medal at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.

Om Prakash was awarded the Padma Shri in 2012 for his outstanding contribution to Indian volleyball.

Hyderabad hosted the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men's Nations League, which was the first time the tournament was held in India.

Naveen Raja Jacob was the captain of the Indian men's volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Ashwal Rai was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2020 for his outstanding contribution to Indian volleyball.

New Delhi hosted the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League, which was the first time the tournament was held in India.

G. E. Sridharan was the coach of the Indian women's volleyball team that won the silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

Naveen Raja Jacob was awarded the Padma Shri in 2023 for his outstanding contribution to Indian volleyball.

New Delhi will host the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, which will be the first time the tournament is held in India.

Naveen Raja Jacob is the current captain of the Indian men's volleyball team.