Herbalife, a leading health and wellness company, has been named the Official Nutrition Partner for Team India at the Summer Olympics 2024. This marks the third consecutive Summer Olympics in which Herbalife has supported Team India.
The Summer Olympics, set to take place in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024, will showcase the talents of Indian athletes across various sports. Herbalife's ongoing partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) underscores the company’s commitment to optimal nutrition as a key element of athletic excellence.
The partnership was officially announced at a send-off ceremony organised by the IOA on June 30, 2024, in New Delhi. The event was attended by prominent figures including PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association; Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Labour and Employment and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports; Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas; and senior delegates from Herbalife India. They extended their best wishes to the Indian athletes and officials heading to Paris.
Ajay Khanna, Managing Director of Herbalife India, expressed his pride in supporting Team India, stating, “We are honoured to be Team India's official nutrition partner for the Paris Olympics. It is a privilege to fuel our athletes, the nation's pride, as they represent India on the global stage. Our longstanding partnership with the IOA demonstrates our dedication to India's sporting community. We are committed to sharing our expertise in sports nutrition and providing high-quality, science-backed supplements to fuel peak performance. We at Herbalife wish Team India the very best and have full confidence they will bring glory to the nation once again.”
Herbalife sponsors over 150 athletes, teams, and leagues worldwide, offering quality sports nutrition products to support a healthy and active lifestyle. In India, Herbalife supports prominent athletes such as Virat Kohli, Smriti Mandhana, Lakshya Sen, Manika Batra, Mary Kom, and para-badminton player Palak Kohli. The company also sponsors major sporting events, including the Olympics, IPL, Pro Kabaddi, Commonwealth Games, Special Olympics, and Ironman Goa.
PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association, expressed her gratitude for the partnership, saying, “I thank Herbalife for partnering with the Indian Olympic Association for the upcoming Olympic games in Paris. At IOA, we are committed to giving the best to athletes, and I am sure this partnership with Herbalife will go a long way.”