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Herbalife in India · 2011 – 2026

Herbalife Brand Ambassadors in India

From Virat Kohli in 2011 to today's five Sponsored Athletes — the story of Herbalife's partnerships with Indian sport.

Yashasvi Jaiswal batting in a domestic match

Cricket · Sponsored Athlete since February 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal

India Test and T20I opening batter; Rajasthan Royals

Opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal plays Tests and T20Is for India and was Player of the Tournament at the 2020 ICC U19 World Cup. Herbalife India announced the partnership in February 2025, during its 25th year in India.

  • ICC U19 World Cup Player of the Tournament, 2020
  • Fastest fifty in IPL history — 13 balls, 2023
  • Named in the ICC Test Team of the Year, 2024
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“Access to proper nutrition is key for helping athletes maintain peak performance and endurance, and I am thrilled to partner with Herbalife.”

Herbalife India press release, February 2025
Smriti Mandhana smiling, wearing an India team blazer

Cricket · Sponsored Athlete since January 2023

Smriti Mandhana

India women's vice-captain; Royal Challengers Bengaluru

India women's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has twice been ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year. She has been a Herbalife Sponsored Athlete since January 2023 and, from June 2025, is also a brand ambassador for vritilife, Herbalife India's Ayurveda-inspired skincare range.

  • ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year, 2018 and 2022
  • Asian Games gold with India, Hangzhou 2023
  • Led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the WPL 2024 title
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“I am excited to join the family of athletes associated with a brand committed to helping sports people of all levels reach their best potential through good nutrition.”

On joining Herbalife India, January 2023
Lakshya Sen holding a medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics

Badminton · Sponsored Athlete since 2019

Lakshya Sen

Men's singles

Arjuna Award winner Lakshya Sen took bronze at the 2021 BWF World Championships and was part of India's 2022 Thomas Cup-winning team. He has been a Herbalife Sponsored Athlete since at least 2019 and appears in Herbalife India's “Fuel the right fight” videos.

  • Bronze, BWF World Championships 2021
  • Thomas Cup winner with India, 2022
  • Arjuna Award, 2022
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“Balanced nutrition and staying active are just as important as training and hard work.”

On renewing with Herbalife, February 2021
Manika Batra in play at the 2019 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships

Table tennis · Sponsored Athlete since September 2018

Manika Batra

Women's singles

Manika Batra holds the Arjuna Award (2018) and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2020). She joined Herbalife India in September 2018 and, from June 2025, is also a brand ambassador for vritilife skincare.

  • Arjuna Award, 2018
  • Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, 2020
  • Asian Games medallist, 2018
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“I have always believed that staying fit begins with eating healthy, dedication and being confident about yourself.”

On joining Herbalife India, September 2018
Palak Kohli holding a badminton racquet, wearing a Herbalife24 shirt

Para-badminton · Sponsored Athlete since February 2023

Palak Kohli

SL3–SU5 class, from Jalandhar

Palak Kohli, from Jalandhar, qualified for both singles and women's doubles at the Tokyo Paralympics and won women's singles bronze at the 2024 BWF Para-Badminton World Championships. She joined Herbalife India in February 2023 as its first para-athlete.

  • Tokyo Paralympics — singles and women's doubles
  • Bronze, BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2024
  • Herbalife India's first sponsored para-athlete
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“It's great to be associated with a brand committed to helping sportspeople of all levels reach their full potential through good nutrition.”

On joining Herbalife India, February 2023

Beyond individual athletes

Teams, leagues and events

Herbalife India is also the nutrition partner for Indian teams and events, from the Olympic Games to IRONMAN 70.3 Goa.

  • Team India at the Olympic GamesOfficial Nutrition Partner2016, 2021, 2024
  • Team India at the Commonwealth GamesOfficial Nutrition Partner2022
  • Indian contingent, Asian Games Aichi-NagoyaOfficial Nutrition Partner2026
  • TATA Women's Premier LeagueOfficial Nutrition Partner2025, 2026
  • IRONMAN 70.3 GoaPresenting sponsor and nutrition partnerSince 2022
  • Special Olympics BharatOfficial Nutrition Partner2023
  • Pro Kabaddi LeagueNutrition partner to seven teamsSeason 8

Earlier associations

Past Herbalife athletes in India

Virat Kohli in a team cap

Virat Kohli

Cricket · 2011 – 2025

Herbalife India's first major sports name. His association began in 2011 and ended in 2025; he is not on the 2026 roster.

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