The Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Feldman expressed condolences to the family of the two-time Olympic champion, the Kharkiv citizen Yuriy Poyarkov who died today, on February 10, on the day of his 80th anniversary. “Today the great man drew his last breath — Yuriy Poyarkov died. It is a grievous loss. He was not just the outstanding athlete and the outstanding personality.
One of the best volleyball players of the world, the winner of three Olympic medals, two-time champion of the world and Europe, honorable citizen of Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region. His achievements are introduced into the Guinness Book of Records. Trainer and public figure. His contribution to development of the Kharkiv sport and promotion of healthy lifestyles is invaluable. The epochal personality. The real example to follow. I’m proud of the fact I knew him: Yuriy Mikhaylovich was a member of the Public Council of our Charitable Foundation, – Oleksandr Feldman emphasized. – I express sincere condolences to the family of Yuriy Mikhaylovich. I mourn together with you”.
Reference. Yuriy Mikhaylovich Poyarkov was born on February 10, 1937. Played for the Kharkiv “Burevestnik”.
As a member of the USSR national volleyball team, Yuriy is the two-time Olympic champion of Tokyo (1964) and Mexico City (1968), the bronze prize-winner of the Olympic Games in Munich (1972). Two-time champion of Europe and the world. The Excom member of the Volleyball Federation of Ukraine. The Yuriy Poyarkov’s name is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the holder of three Olympic medals at three Olympic Games. Honorary citizen of Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region. Yuriy Poyarkov is awarded the “Honor Badge” order (twice), the “Order of Merit” of III and II degrees.
