Herbalife Nutrition Donates $1.5 Million to the Beijing Sport University Education Foundation to Further Winter Sports in China
10 September 2019 - 8:58PM
Business Wire
Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition
company, today announced a donation of $1.5 million from the China
Growth and Impact Investment Program to the Beijing Sport
University Education Foundation to further nutrition research and
assist in the development of winter sports in China. The Herbalife
Winter Sports Development Program is a key component of the
Company’s commitment to supporting “Healthy China 2030,” a
government initiative focused on the health of Chinese citizens,
and aligns with the country’s goal of popularizing winter sports
ahead of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics.
“Working closely with Beijing Sport University to develop their
winter sports program aligns with our corporate vision of
supporting healthy, active lifestyles around the globe,” said Dr.
John Agwunobi, co-president and Chief Health and Nutrition Officer
of Herbalife Nutrition. “We hope through our close collaboration,
we can further the ‘Healthy China 2030’ campaign and the further
development of winter sports in the country.”
By providing access to equipment and training, the program
aligns with Chinese government’s priorities on striving for better
performance in the 2022 Winter Olympics.
“Winter sports are rising in popularity in China, particularly
among youth and college athletes, and we’re eager to increase our
participation and visibility at the international level,” said Mr.
Cao Weidong, CPC Committee Secretary and President of Beijing Sport
University. “Herbalife Nutrition’s support enables us to leverage
their expertise in nutrition and sports performance to strengthen
our talent and capabilities in this arena.”
Herbalife Nutrition was also designated as the “China Ice Hockey
Nutrition Guidance Unit” by the Chinese Ice Hockey Association due
to the Company’s expertise in nutrition. Part of the donation will
support the establishment of the Herbalife Winter Sports Nutrition
Research Center at the university, with a focus on furthering the
development of key winter sports such as ice hockey, figure skating
and curling. Program funds will also be used to develop a training
curriculum, hire professional coaches, donate sports gear and
synthetic portable ice rinks, benefiting approximately 80 schools
and 18,000 teenagers in China. The Company will also tailor and
customize sports nutrition programs for student athletes to improve
overall sports performance and endurance, as well as support the
national team as they prepare to compete in the Winter
Olympics.
About Herbalife Nutrition
Herbalife Nutrition is a global nutrition company whose purpose
is to make the world healthier and happier. The Company has been on
a mission for nutrition - changing people's lives with great
nutrition products and programs - since 1980. Herbalife Nutrition
offers high-quality, science-backed products, one-on-one coaching
with an Herbalife Nutrition independent distributor, and a
supportive community that inspires customers to embrace a
healthier, more active lifestyle.
Herbalife Nutrition’s targeted nutrition, weight-management,
energy and fitness and personal care products are available through
its independent distributors in more than 90 countries.
Herbalife Nutrition supports the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation,
a non-profit organization that assists community organizations
focused on providing good nutrition. Herbalife Nutrition is also
proud to sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and
events around the globe.
Herbalife Nutrition has more than 8,300 employees worldwide. To
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