Reiterates commitment to supporting promising sportspeople in the country through providing good nutrition and other supports
Bangalore, India, August 11, 2015: Herbalife International India Pvt Ltd, a leading global nutrition company today announced that they would sponsor international long distance cyclist Yuvaraj for the Paris – Brest – Paris (PBP) 2015, scheduled to take place between August 16th – 20th. The sponsorship will include Herbalife nutritional food products and energy drinks, his equipment, Herbalife attire, travel fare and registration fee.
Yuvaraj is scheduled to leave India on August 11th for the Paris – Brest – Paris (PBP) 2015 long distance cycling event, in which he will cover a distance of 1200km. This is one of the world’s oldest cycling endurance events.
Yuvaraj began his biking career in December 2013, and has since set his eyes on the prestigious PBP, which is held only once every four years. While preparing for PBP 2015, Yuvaraj has three times achieved the Super Randonneur (SR) status, which means he has completed a series of 200km, 300km, 400km and 600km brevets (long-distance rides) within the same season. Two SRs were achieved in the Randonneuring year November 2013 – October 2014, and one in the Randonneuring year November 2014 – October 2015.
After achieving SRs, he has gone on to complete 1000km and 1200km Brevets and also has completed these standing among the top three finishers. Since starting biking, has covered more than 22,000km in different parts of India .
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ajay Khanna, Vice President and Country Head, Herbalife International India Pvt Ltd said, “On behalf of Herbalife, I would like to congratulate Yuvaraj on his outstanding achievements to date. We are pleased to provide him with good nutrition and support for his participation in the PBP 2015. This sponsorship further reiterates our commitment to supporting promising sportspeople on their journeys to maintaining a healthy mind and a fit body, which is vital for excelling in a gruelling endurance sport. We are confident that Yuvaraj will bring back laurels for the country.”
About the Paris – Brest – Paris (PBP)
In 1931 amateur cyclists were separated from professionals. There are two independent long distance bicycle tours. One is the brevet (also called randonnée), in which cyclists ride individually. The goal is to make it within 90 hours, but with no competition. This is held every four years. The other is an audax where cyclists ride in a group, held every five years. So in 1931 there were three independent cycling events, sharing the same route.
Participants must first complete a series of brevets (randonneuring events) within the same calendar year as PBP. The time frame is different for Australia and Oceania, so riders can qualify in summer. A series consists of 200 km, 300 km, 400 km and 600 km. Each can be replaced by a longer ride. Prior to 2007, the qualifying rides had to be completed from shortest to longest. Despite changes, Paris–Brest–Paris continues to this day as the oldest long-distance cycling road event. To qualify for PBP, participants must first qualify what is called a series of brevets (randaonneuring events) in the same calendar year as when they plan to participate in the PBP. The series can be 200, 300, 400, 600 or 1000 km long. A rider who has successfully completed a 200 km brevet is called a randonneur. This is a lifelong title. 15 people have represented India at the Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneur in France for the first time in 2011.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people’s lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy, sports and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent Herbalife Associates in more than 90 countries. We are committed to fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and excess weight by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife Associate and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life.
We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife Program to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.
The company has over 7,800 employees worldwide, and reported net sales of $5 billion in 2014. To learn more visit herbalife.com and herbalife.co.in