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Volleyball was first made an Olympic sport in 1964. For more information, check this site: http://www.olympic.org/uk/sports/programme/index_uk.asp?SportCode=VB Hope this helps! Dr. B.
yes it started in 1987

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Indoor volleyball has been an Olympic medal event since 1964 and beach volleyball was debuted in 1992 and became a medal event in 1996.

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Volleyball was officially included in the program for the 1964 Summer Olympics.

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