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Carmel honors Indian American Olympian Rajeev Ram
Carmel temporarily names street after Rajeev Ram to celebrate his third Olympic appearance.
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Street named after Olympian Rajeev Ram. / Image – X/ RajeevRamfdn
Indian-American professional Tennis player, Rajeev Ram, a native of Carmel, Indiana, has been honoured by his hometown with a street temporarily named after him ahead of his third Olympic appearance.
The 40-year-old tennis player, known for his four Grand Slam doubles titles and former world No. 1 doubles ranking, is set to compete in the Paris Olympics. The City of Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam along with community members gathered at Carmel Midtown and presented the street sign to his mother and kin.
"Olympian Rajeev Ram has landed in Paris! He spared a few moments to FaceTime Mayor Sue Finkam, his family and friends this morning to receive their well wishes. His mother was presented with one of the street signs featuring his name," the City of Carmel tweeted.
Good luck, Rajeev!
— City of Carmel, IN (@CityOfCarmelIn) July 22, 2024
Olympian Rajeev Ram has landed in Paris! He spared a few moments to FaceTime Mayor Sue Finkam, his family and friends this morning to receive their well wishes. His mother was presented with one of the street signs featuring his name. pic.twitter.com/LQmlD4DCXE
Representing the streets: “Home of Tennis Olympian Rajeev Ram”
— Rajeev Ram Foundation (@RajeevRamFdn) July 19, 2024
Thanks, @CityOfCarmelIn! pic.twitter.com/WYzdKZIl0n
Ram, who won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the 2016 Rio Olympics with Venus Williams, will compete in Paris with Austin Krajicek, his Davis Cup teammate. The mixed doubles field for Paris will be confirmed shortly before the event, featuring players already qualified in singles or doubles.
Ram's achievements in tennis include winning four Grand Slam doubles titles and achieving the world No. 1 doubles ranking. He has been a prominent figure in doubles tennis and has also been a consistent performer in Davis Cup matches.
Carmel recognized Ram and four other local Olympians by naming streets after them near the Midtown Plaza commercial area. Swimmers Aaron Shackell, Alex Shackell, Drew Kibler, and swim coach Chris Plumb.
The honor not only celebrates the athletes' accomplishments but also aims to inspire the Carmel community and future athletes.
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