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Herbalife Named Official Nutrition Partner for Team India at 2024 Paris Olympics

Mumbai, July 2nd, 2024: Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company and community, has partnered with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the Official Nutrition Partner for Team India at the Summer Olympics 2024. This marks Herbalife’s third consecutive Summer Olympics as the Official Nutrition Partner for Team India.

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Summer Olympics, set to be held in Paris, from 26th July to 11th August 2024, will provide a global platform for Indian athletes to display their exceptional abilities in various sports. Herbalife’s continued support for the Indian team on the global stage reflects the company’s belief in optimal nutrition as a cornerstone of excellent sporting performance.

The announcement was made official at the send-off ceremony, organised by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on 30th June 2024 in New Delhi. The occasion was graced by PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Labour and Employment and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas, and senior delegates from Herbalife India, in wishing luck to the departing Indian athletes and officials for the Olympics. The Summer Olympic Games in Paris this year, is touted to be one of the most widely watched sports events in the world.

Ajay Khanna, Managing Director, Herbalife India, said, “We are honoured to be Team India’s official nutrition partner for the Paris Olympics. This 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 across the globe, supporting them with quality sports nutrition products, for a healthy and active lifestyle. In India, Herbalife continues to support athletes like Virat Kohli, Smriti Mandhana (cricket), Lakshya Sen (badminton), Manika Batra (table tennis), Mary Kom (boxing), and para-badminton player Palak Kohli, amongst others and major sporting events like Olympics, IPL, Pro Kabaddi, Commonwealth Games, Special Olympics, Ironman Goa, and others.

PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association, said, “I thank Herbalife for partnering with the Indian Olympic Association for the upcoming Olympic games at Paris. At IOA we are committed to give the best to athletes and I am sure this partnership with Herbal life will go a long way.”

Herbalife continues to demonstrate its dedication to supporting individuals and athletes in their pursuit of optimal health, enhanced performance and achieving their goals. The company offers a range of products that vary from weight management, targeted nutrition and sports nutrition. Through partnerships, initiatives, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact, Herbalife remains steadfast in its mission to improve lives and inspire a healthy living community, globally.

Herbalife and United Way Bengaluru’s CSR Commitment to Transforms Lives in Vadavalli Gram Panchayat, Sultanpet Block, Coimbatore

Coimbatore, January 29, 2024: In collaboration with NGO partner United Way Bengaluru (UWBe) and Vadavalli Gram Panchayat, in the Sulthanpet block of Coimbatore, Herbalife successfully rolled out an important initiative called Rural Rising, an integrated rural development program. Herbalife has continuously supported the program for the last three years in other districts of Karnataka and the Wayanad district of Kerala.

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Vadavalli Gram Panchayat, with a Human Development Index well below the state average, faced challenges in various areas. To complement the Gram Panchayat’s efforts, the Rural Rising initiative addressed critical needs such as education, health and hygiene, water, livelihood, and clean energy, areas where communities encountered significant challenges.

Today marked a significant milestone as the initiatives rolled out last year were inaugurated with distinguished guests, including, Honourable Additional Collector; Shri Vijaya Kumar and Smt. Revathi, Block Development Officers from Sultanpet Shri E. Francis Charles, Assistant Educational Officer; Smt. Murugeshwari, DPO, Sulthanpet; Govinda Raj, Panchayat President from Vadavalli; , Regional Head Herbalife, and United Way Bengaluru team.

Under Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), the initiative rolled out a program called Born Learning Campaign to create a conducive learning and development environment in Vadavalli and Akkanaickenpalayam Anganwadi Centres (AWCs). This involved upgrading AWCs, providing teaching and learning resources, establishing libraries, and enhancing the capacity of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers through ECCE training. Additionally, one Nutrition Garden was developed in an Anganwadi Centre, along with the creation of 10 household-level kitchen gardens. A total of 663 Nutrition kits were distributed to children and their families.

As part of the School Empowerment Initiative, support was provided to Akkanaickenpalayam Govt Primary School and High School. This included setting up solar-powered classrooms, contribution of library books, renovating staff rooms and classrooms, toilets for girls and boys and providing an incinerator for girls, meeting the schools’ specific requirements.

Awareness sessions were conducted as part of the hygiene intervention, and 228 hygiene kits were distributed to students and school staff. The awareness sessions helped students understand the importance of hygiene in their daily routines. The interactive session covered vital practices, such as handwashing before and after meals, maintaining clean and trimmed nails, and regular teeth brushing. During a follow-up community visit, it was discovered that children consistently used the kits, adhering to the instructions provided during the awareness session and educating their parents about hygiene and sanitation.

An Overhead Tank (OHT) was installed in collaboration with the Panchayat to ensure quality drinking water. A 60,000-litre OHT tank was constructed with the installation of pipelines, benefiting 250 households and enhancing the availability and accessibility of drinking water.

Support was provided to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the livelihood and inclusion initiative. Eleven PWDs received livestock, three individuals received mobility vehicles, and a school-going boy received a hearing aid.

In the interest of renewable energy, 50 solar streetlights were installed. These solar streetlights enhanced safety and security for villagers and triggered a ripple effect of economic and social benefits, uplifting the entire community. In one of the many cases, Saranya, a beautician, faced challenges due to inadequate lighting until solar streetlights changed everything. Previously, commuting during early or late hours was challenging, relying on family members for accompaniment. Well-lit streets now allow her to work longer hours without fear, transforming her family’s financial condition. Supporting a family of six, Saranya can now invest in her business, expand services, and hire women from her village, contributing to the economic growth of her community.

A total of 1631 people will be directly benefitted through this initiative.

“Our approach is not just implementing good initiatives; it’s about empowering communities to take ownership, ensuring sustainability far beyond our involvement. The Rural Rising Program exemplifies our vision. In collaboration with our CSR partner, we created a sustainable legacy of positive change in the community by engaging and developing the capacities of local administration and community members, formed strategic partnerships, and meticulously planned for maintenance.”, said Rajesh Krishnan, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Bengaluru.

Ajay Khanna, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Herbalife India, said, “Our vision, shared with United Way Bengaluru, has transformed lives across Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu for over three years. Today, Vadavalli Gram Panchayat in Coimbatore stands as a testament to that commitment. From upgraded Anganwadis to empowered PWDs, each milestone fuels our confidence. We see families securing livelihoods and children armed with renewed dignity and hope, inspiring us to push forward, building a brighter future, together.”