Olympics Writer
Maleeha Shakeel is a Senior Olympic Sports Writer at EssentiallySports, known for covering some of the biggest moments in global sport. From the World Athletics Championships 2023 to the Paris Olympics 2024 and the Winter Cup 2025, she has reported live on events that define sporting history. Her coverage has also been cited by Olympics.com on its official platform.
Whether breaking developments in real time, such as her widely-followed live blog on Jordan Chiles’ medal revocation, or crafting feature stories that explore the mental and emotional journeys of athletes, Maleehah’s work blends accuracy, clarity, and storytelling flair to resonate with fans worldwide.
As part of EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program, an in-house initiative to hone advanced reporting, editorial strategy, and audience-focused writing, she has developed a distinct voice that focuses on people, pressure, and pivotal moments. From chronicling Sha’Carri Richardson’s sprints to capturing Letsile Tebogo’s rise, her reporting offers readers insight beyond the scoreboard.
Olympic Silver Medalist Silences Doubters With Golden European 400m Hat-Trick: “Everyone’s Forgetting Who I Am”
Matt Hudson-Smith answers fitness doubts with historic third European 400m title after thrilling Birmingham victory on home soil
4x European Athletics Champion’s Gold Medal Celebration Takes Hilarious Turn With One Awkward Realization
Miltiadis Tentoglou’s fourth European gold celebration takes hilarious turn after champion realizes he has left his medal behind.
Amy Hunt’s Agent Calls Out ‘Crazy Prices’ as Empty Seats Raise Eyebrows at European Championships
Amy Hunt’s agent questions ‘crazy’ ticket prices as sparse Birmingham crowd overshadows European Championships opening night home victory
Jonah Koech’s Doping Saga Takes Strange Twist as He Claims ‘I’m Clean’ Despite Accepting 3-Year Ban
Jonah Koech’s doping case takes unexpected turn as banned American denies drug use despite accepting three-year USADA suspension.
American Teen Sensation Draws Noah Lyles Parallel Despite Taking a Different Career Path
American sprinting sensation Tate Taylor follows Noah Lyles’ early footsteps but chooses college first as both set their sights on LA28.
“Wait Is Still On”: Jordan Chiles Remains Undecided on 2028 LA Olympics Bid
Jordan Chiles remains undecided on LA 2028, keeping fans waiting as her Olympic teammates return to elite gymnastics for another Games.
Sha’Carri Richardson Confirms World Athletics Ultimate Spot Alongside Melissa Jefferson-Wooden
Sha'Carri Richardson accepts Budapest Championship invitation, setting up another high-stakes showdown with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden.
Olympic Silver Medalist Fred Kerley Hints at Starting Doping Despite Outrunning Enhanced Athletes to Win $250,000
Fred Kerley signals a new Enhanced era after once rejecting PEDs, with a $10 million world-record prize awaiting him in 2027.
Mid-Race Injury Robs Marcell Jacob of Three-Peat to Win Gold for Country
Marcell Jacobs’ European three-peat bid collapses after injury, ending his title defense as Romell Glave wins gold for Britain in Birmingham.
White House Intervenes in Olympian’s $16 Million Reflecting Pool Case
White House revisits David Hearn's Reflecting Pool case as DOJ weighs possible new charges against former Olympic canoeist after dismissal.
“What I Did Was Wrong”: Unregistered Runner Publicly Apologizes Over Disturbing Race for Social Media
Kyal Atkinson apologizes after running the Sunshine Coast Marathon without registering, while Team Nox faces backlash over race rules.
“Another Cycle Where I’m in Pain”: Simone Biles’ Teammate Justifies Delay in Comeback for LA Olympics
Shilese Jones prioritizes health after years of injuries as Simone Biles’ teammate targets first Olympic appearance in LA
