Herbalife Continues its Association With Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI, October 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Herbalife Renews Ties With the Arjuna Award Winner and the Rising Star of Indian Cricket

Herbalife, a global nutrition company, proudly announced today renewal of its brand association with India's cricket champion and the winner of Arjuna award Virat Kohli. The cricket star has been associated with Herbalife since 2011 and truly embodies the spirit of Herbalife in spreading awareness on healthy living. As part of the agreement, Virat will be endorsing Herbalife products like Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix and the Afresh energy drink mix.

Ajay Khanna, Country Head, Herbalife India said, "Herbalife has always advocated the importance of sports and nutrition in the making of a successful athlete. Virat Kohli is an exceptional cricket player and exemplifies the spirit of a true sportsperson. He combines top performance in his sports with power and intelligence. These are precisely the qualities that are embroiled in our brand. We at Herbalife are extremely pleased and delighted to continue our association with Virat Kohli to support him in his sporting journey as well as to advocate to the wider community the importance of an active, healthy lifestyle supported by good nutrition."

Commenting on his continued association with Herbalife, Virat Kohli said, "I have had the privilege of being associated with Herbalife and it is an honour to be continuing with it. Herbalife products have always helped me feel healthy.  Through this association I wish to spread awareness about healthy living and inspire millions of people to embrace a fit lifestyle."

Herbalife India has been associated with youth icons, cricketer Virat Kohli, badminton champion Saina Nehwal, India's very own boxing champion Mary Kom as well as budding athletes like Squash Champion Dipika Pallikal and tennis star Somdev Devvarman and silver medalist at the 2012 Summer Paralympics Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda to encourage sporting talent and spread the message of health and active lifestyle. Globally, Herbalife sponsors over 150 sporting events, teams and athletes around the world that define the company's commitment to a healthy active life supported by good nutrition.

About Herbalife

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 a significant amount of information about Herbalife, including financial and other information for investors 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. 

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