As the Official Nutrition Sponsor for the VOC and VPC, Herbalife Nutrition will provide:
• Sports nutrition training for Vietnamese athletes bound for the 2017 SEA Games and 2017 ASEAN Para Games,
• Sports nutrition products from the Herbalife24 and targeted Nutrition product lines,
• Awards for the first 10 Vietnamese gold medalists at the 2017 SEA Games andthe first 10 Vietnamese gold medalists at the 2017 Para Games,
• Opportunities for selected athletes and coaches to receive sports nutrition education in the U.S.A.
The five-year partnership from 2017 to 2021 also affirms Herbalife Nutrition’s position as the Official Nutrition Sponsor for Vietnamese athletes bound for the 2018 ASIAN Games, 2019-2021 SEA Games, 2019-2021 ASEAN Para Games, 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and the 2020 Summer Paralympics.
“Herbalife Nutrition is delighted and honored to continue as the Official Nutrition Partner for the Vietnam Olympic Committee and Vietnam Paralympic Committee. As a global nutrition company with a commitment to providing the best nutrition products for athletes all over the world, we believe that we will be able to support the Vietnam sports community with our science-backed nutrition expertise and products, to empower them to deliver their best performances on the sporting fields,” said Ms. Shobie Ann King, Vice President, Southeast Asia at HerbalifeNutrition.
Herbalife Nutritionfirst began its nutrition partnership with the Vietnam Sports Administration in 2012.
Most recently at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, the Vietnamese team won one gold and one silver medal – a record performance by the Vietnamese Olympic team. The Vietnamese Paralympics team also put in a sterling performance, garnering one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio.
“The Vietnamese sports industry has made a number of extraordinary developments and achievements,and we are delighted thatHerbalifeNutrition has made meaningful contributions to these impressive results,” said Mr. Tran Van Manh, the Secretary General of Vietnam Olympic Committee.“With the help of Herbalife Nutrition’s high quality nutrition products, Vietnamese athletes have gained sufficient energy and vitality in preparation for international sporting competitions. Herbalife’s nutrition training sessions by their nutrition expertshavealso helped to equip our athletes with valuable knowledge on developing diets with the balanced nutrition philosophy. This not only helped to improve their physical fitness, it also enabled them to be in their best state of mind to reach their fullest potential at sporting events,” he added.
“Thanks to the remarkable improvements made in nutrition and practice methods, Vietnam’s Paralympic team achieved outstanding results at international arena last year, which made our fellow Vietnamese countrymen proud. With continuous support from our partnering experts and sponsors, we expect our athletes to continue pushing the limits of sporting performances, breaking records and seeing breakthroughs in results this year.” said Mr. Pham Van Tuan, President of Vietnam Paralympic Committee.
“Ahead of the upcoming 2017 SEA Games and 2017 ASEAN Para Games, Herbalife Nutrition will provide our utmost support to the Vietnamese athletes to help them prepare for the Games. By providingpractical nutrition support and encouragement through our dedicated team, we hope that this will give them the boost that they need to continue delivering inspiring performances for our nation at the Games,” said Mr. Pham Tuong Huy, General Director of Herbalife Nutrition Vietnam.
In 2005, Herbalife Nutrition began extending its brand recognition through sports sponsorships, aligning the brand with healthy, active living. Today, the company sponsors more than 40 athletes and teams in Asia Pacific who incorporate Herbalife Nutrition’s products into their rigorous and active daily training regime. Globally, the Company is proud to sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo and numerous Olympic teams.
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About Herbalife Nutrition
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 Herbalife Independent 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 US$4.5 billion in 2015. The Herbalife Nutrition website contains a significant amount of financial and other information about the company at http://ir.Herbalife.com. The company encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted. To learn more, visit Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.