It is reported by the press service of the Handball Federation of Russia.
On the cause of death of the famous athlete says nothing.
As part of the Russian national team, in addition to the gold of the 2000 Games, Pogorelov won the bronze medal of the 2004 Olympics, the gold of the 1997 World Championships, and also the silver and gold of the European championships of 1994 and 1996.
He also won the handball Cup Winners Cup in the Spanish club Ciudad Real.
Earlier it was reported that Honored USSR Artistic Gymnastics Coach Renald Knysh had died.