3:13:00 PM | 9/23/2026
Herbalife Vietnam, a premier health and wellness company, collaborated with the Vietnam Paralympic Committee (VPC), to hold a sports nutrition and performance workshop titled "Sports Nutrition in Training, Competition, and Recovery".
The workshop was led by Dr. Vipada Sae-Lao, Nutrition Education and Training Lead – Asia Pacific at Herbalife and a member of the Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board. This initiative is part of Herbalife's long-term partnership with the VPC since 2012 to support Vietnam's para-sports through nutritional product sponsorships, athletic knowledge sharing, awards, and performance incentives.
The training session was conducted both in person and online for athletes, coaches, and sports officials from the VPC. The training focused on integrating advanced nutrition science into the preparation, active competition, and recovery cycles of para-athletes. Dr. Sae-Lao shared practical and science-based insights tailored to the unique physical demands and training intensities of different sporting disciplines. Key topics included: Energy and nutritional requirements for athletes during training and competition phases; Nutritional guidelines before, during, and after physical activities; Proper hydration and electrolyte replenishment management; Nutrition strategies to support the body's recovery process; Dietary adjustments aligned with specific sport types, exercise intensities, and personalized needs; Practical considerations for athletes during daily training, competitive events, or long-distance travel away from home.
Mr. Tran Duc Tho, General Secretary of the Vietnam Paralympic Committee (VPC), stated: “This workshop provides our sports personnel and para-athletes with updated and practical knowledge and insights specifically tailored for preparation, active competition, and recovery cycles. By applying these nutritional guidances, our para-athletes are better equipped to manage energy levels, minimize injury risks, and accelerate recovery during intense tournaments. We deeply appreciate Herbalife Vietnam’s valuable support covering nutrition product sponsorships and training which help enable our para-athletes to unleash their full potential to outperform in important international tournaments.”
Mr. Vu Van Thang, General Manager for Herbalife Vietnam and Cambodia, shared: “Athletic training and science-based nutrition are among the key elements enabling athletes to enhance their strength and stamina to achieve optimal performance. Our support of this workshop aligns with Herbalife's long-term partnership with VPC to help Vietnam para-athletes be well-prepared to outperform in sports tournaments as well as support Vietnam sports to achieve long-term goals”.
Herbalife Vietnam is the official nutrition sponsor for Vietnam sports, partnering with the Vietnam Olympic Committee (VOC) and Vietnam Paralympic Committee (VPC) since 2012, and the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) since 2021. In addition to sponsoring athletes and sports organizations, Herbalife Vietnam promotes public sports events to encourage active lifestyles. Since 2021, it has been the official nutrition sponsor of major marathon events such as the VnExpress Marathon, Tien Phong Marathon, and the Vietnam International Half Marathon.
By Vietnam Business Forum
