Herbalife, a global nutrition company, announced today that it has signed Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda, silver medalist at the 2012 Summer Paralympics and a Padma Shri award recipient from the Government of India, as its new brand personality. . As part of the agreement, Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda will endorse some of his personal Herbalife favourites such as Formula 1 Nutritional Shake and Afresh Energy Drink Mix.
Speaking on the occasion, Ajay Khanna, Country Head, Herbalife India said, “Our sports sponsorship program aims to strengthen the link between Herbalife nutrition and sports, which exemplify the healthy active lifestyle that we promote. I am extremely happy to announce our association with Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda and would like to congratulate him on his achievements in the sporting arena as well as for being the Padma Shri recipient from the government of India. We applaud his hard work, talent and determination to pursue his dreams despite his many challenges and look forward to lend our support in his journey to achieve more milestones in his career.”
Commenting on his association with Herbalife, Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda said, “This is my first corporate sponsorship. I am excited to be associated with Herbalife and thankful for their support. I believe in the Herbalife philosophy of leading a healthy and active lifestyle that will translate into great professional and personal success. I have been following Herbalife’s sponsorships of sports personalities in India and globally and it gives me immense pride to be a part of this chosen group of athletes representing Herbalife. Herbalife products are a great way of achieving optimum health by combining physical activity and the right diet, paving the way to achieve one’s true potential.”
About Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda
Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda is a paralympic high jumper from India. Girisha's first taste of success was when he won a prize at the State-level sports meet in Dharwad when he competed with normal sportsmen. His first achievement at the international level came when he won a bronze medal at the Junior World Championships for the disabled in Ireland in 2006. He then won a bronze medal at the Mysore University sports meet. He then went on to win the gold medal at the national high jump championship. This was followed by Gold medals in athletic meets in Kuwait and Malaysia. The athlete is supported by "Karnataka Sports Association for Physically Handicapped", Bangalore. He was awarded with "Rajyotsava Award" by the Government of Karnataka in 2012.
Herbalife proudly sponsors world-class athletes and teams and constantly participates in fitness and sporting events around the globe. Herbalife’s sports sponsorships also include the LA Galaxy, FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi amongst many others.
In 2005, Herbalife began extending its brand recognition through sports, which exemplify the healthy, active lifestyle it promotes. Today, the company sponsors more than 50 athletes and teams in Asia Pacific, who incorporates Herbalife’s products into their rigorous and active daily training regime. In India, Herbalife is associated with Virat Kohli, Dipika Pallikal and Somdev Devvarman in addition to Mary Kom and Saina Nehwal. Overall we sponsors 150 athletes, teams and events around the world in sports that include cycling, swimming, badminton, baseball, tennis, boxing, cricket, taekwando, flat water canoeing, marathons, triathlons and 12 professional futbol/soccer teams. The soccer teams LA Galaxy, FC Barcelona and soccer phenomenon Leo Messi are some of Herbalife’s sponsored teams and athletes. More information about Herbalife’s sponsored teams and athletes can be found at http://sports.herbalife.com/
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is a global nutrition company that sells weight-management, nutrition, and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in more than 80 countries to and through a network of independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. Herbalife's website contains information about Herbalife, including financial and other information for investors at http://ir.Herbalife.com.
