Akul Ramayani

Ramayani began competing in racquetball tournaments at age 10, winning his first national championship at 11 in the 2013 Wilson Junior Olympics. He went on to become a six-time All-American, three-time Junior World Champion, and eight-time USA National Gold Medalist. In 2017, he won three gold medals at the National Guard Junior Olympic Championships in Stockton, California, in the boys’ 16-and-under singles, 14-and-under singles, and 14-and-under doubles with partner Antonio Rojas.^[3][4][5]

In 2014, at age 12, Ramayani competed in the New Jersey Open Men’s Professional Racquetball Tournament and represented Team USA at the World Junior Racquetball Championships in Cali, Colombia, earning a bronze medal in the 12-and-under division and team MVP honors. He was ranked No. 1 in New York for the 12-, 14-, and 16-and-under divisions and No. 1 nationally in the 12-and-under division. In 2018, he was named USA Racquetball Junior Athlete of the Year for winning three gold medals at Nationals and two at Junior Worlds.^[6][7]

Known for his height (6’3”), which is atypical for racquetball’s preference for shorter players, Ramayani leverages his reach and self-discipline in the fast-paced sport. He has also served as an ambassador for brands like Quest Nutrition, SaltStick, and SARA Watches.

Ramayani is a co-founder of AMEER, a startup, and has been involved with Nitrility. He has also explored pickleball, registering as a 4.0-level player in Poughkeepsie. In 2024, he was noted as an influencer for Adidas.^[8]