(a) whether Sports Infrastructure of Volley Ball Game had deteriorated during the recent past;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the details of the current ranking of India in the above sport along with its position in the last three years?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(SHRI VIJAY GOEL)
(a)to(c) Volleyball Federation of India is a recognized federation getting assistance under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federation. Responsibility for promotion and development of specific sports discipline is that of concerned National Sports Federation (NSF). The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports supplements the efforts of NSFs.
The details of the current ranking of Indian Volleyball along with its position during last three years is given below:-
<pre>Current World Ranking - 36th
World Rank in 2015 - 39th
World Rank in 2014 - 34th
World Rank in 2013 - 30th</pre>
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