Bangalore (PTI): Nutrition and direct selling company Herbalife India on Wednesday announced ace badminton player Saina Nehwal as the Brand Ambassador of its nutrition & energy range of products.

The company said Nehwal would play a "pivotal role" enhancing the "brand aspiration value" through her association in presenting the brand, products and promotional activities.

It is positioning the products as the "top choice" of ace athletes and sports persons.

"It's indeed a great honour to be associated with a global nutrition, energy & fitness brand like Herbalife", Nehwal, world number ten, told reporters.

"The products which are proven winner is the best for a world class sportman",she added.