Herbalife Sponsors Four National Olympic Committees at Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympic Games
May 24 2016 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Involvement also includes support of more than
50 athletes from over 16 countries
Global nutrition company Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) announced today
it will be the official sponsor of the Costa Rican, Israeli,
Italian and Vietnam National Olympic Committees all traveling to
the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympic Games.
Herbalife will also support more than 50 athletes and 19
Paralympians from over 16 countries. These Olympic athletes will
compete in sports including gymnastics, swimming, and track and
field, representing some of the following countries: Argentina,
Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Guatemala,
Panama, Peru, Israel, India, Italy, Uruguay, UK and Vietnam.
Herbalife’s full range of quality sports nutrition products is
backed by science and used by more than 190 of its sponsored
athletes around the world. Many of its sponsored teams also benefit
from Herbalife’s nutrition scientists who spend time with athletes
educating them on the important role good nutrition plays in sports
performance.
“Sports and encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle are a key
part of our overall mission and we are honored to sponsor several
National Olympic Committees and dozens of athletes,” said Michael
O. Johnson, chairman and CEO, Herbalife. “The spirit behind the Rio
2016 Olympics and Paralympic Games is all about hard working
athletes pursuing their dreams of competitive excellence, and we
are proud to help these athletes optimize their nutrition and
post-performance recovery.”
As part of Herbalife’s commitment to helping its athletes
succeed, each athlete will receive sports nutrition products and
access to Herbalife’s team of sports nutrition scientists. This
includes a personalized nutrition package designed by Dr. Dana
Ryan, Herbalife’s sports and nutrition scientist, providing tips as
to how each athlete can optimize their post-performance
recovery.
Herbalife’s involvement with the Rio 2016 Olympics and
Paralympic Games includes the following:
Costa RicaHerbalife is the
Official Supplier of the Costa Rican Olympic Team. As part of their
involvement with Herbalife, athletes will have access to
Herbalife’s full suite of nutrition products and training support
from Herbalife’s global team of sports nutrition scientists.
IsraelHerbalife is the
Official Nutrition Partner of the Israeli Olympic Committee for Rio
2016 and Tokyo 2020. As part of the agreement, Israeli athletes
will be provided with Herbalife nutritional products and have
access to Herbalife’s full team of sports nutrition scientists.
ItalyFor Italy, Herbalife24
is the Official Supplier of the Italian Olympic Team for sports
supplements, and will provide Herbalife24 products. The Team also
has complete access to Dr. Ryan for nutrition consultations.
VietnamThe newest agreement
is with the Vietnam National Olympic Committee, with Herbalife
serving as the designated Team’s Official Nutrition Sponsor. This
marks the continuation of Herbalife's nutrition sponsorship for
Vietnam's Olympic athletes, as well as the company's inaugural
sponsorship of the country's Paralympic athletes. The Teams will
have access to Herbalife’s nutrition products, sports nutrition
consulting and training.
The Herbalife member community plans to host viewing parties at
their local nutrition clubs to cheer on sponsored athletes.
About Herbalife:
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing
people's lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition,
weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products
are available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent
Herbalife Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to
fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by
offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an
Herbalife member and a community that inspires customers to live a
healthy, active life.
We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa
Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in
need. We also sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and
events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy
and champions in many other sports.
The company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares
are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net
sales of $4.5 billion in 2015. To learn more visit Herbalife.com or
IAmHerbalife.com.
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HerbalifeMike Gutierrez, 213-745-0401michaelgu@herbalife.com
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