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.
“RIP”: Prayers Pour in for UConn Legend Robbed of 1980 Olympics Due to US Boycott
UConn soccer legend and 1980 Hermann Trophy winner passes away at 67 after losing Olympic dream to historic Moscow boycott
Montreal Canadiens’ Game 7 Win Turns Ugly as Police Charge at Rowdy Fans
Montreal Canadiens Game 7 win turns chaotic as police clash with rowdy fans outside the arena after tense overtime finish
Amber Glenn Reveals Real Reason Why Ending US Tour Would Devastate Her
Amber Glenn opens up about US tour emotions, retirement thoughts, Olympic season impact, and why ending it would hit hard
Massive Fall at Final Stage Doesn’t Stop Cyclist to Earn Six Figure Prize
Crash in final stage fails to stop Jakob Soderqvist as he survives chaos, crosswinds, and secures Tour de Hongrie 2026 victory.
World Gymnastics Clear Russian Athletes as Olympic Sports Reverse Restrictions
Russian gymnasts return to global stage after World Aquatics controversy, ending neutral era and reshaping Olympic sport ahead of 2028.
“Started Affecting Me as a Father”: Ryan Lochte’s Painful Confession Echoes Michael Phelps’ Dark Past
Ryan Lochte’s emotional confession on fatherhood, failure, and depression reflects Michael Phelps’ past struggles with mental health.
“Explode And Die”: Olivia Dunne Gets Honest On Jitters While Watching Boyfriend Paul Skenes In the MLB
Olivia Dunne shares her superstitious game day routine while cheering for Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes from MLB stands.
Noah Lyles’ Track Habit Downplayed by Olympian Christian Coleman: ‘’Tactics to Throw You Off’’
Noah Lyles’ pre-race habits downplayed by Olympian Christian Coleman as tactics used to unsettle rivals before sprint battles
Deaths of 5 Divers in Maldives Spark Debate on Diving Safety
Five Italian divers die in Maldives cave dive, sparking debate on safety, equipment use, depth limits, and diving risks.
After Selling 9 Olympic Medals for Nearly $550K, Ryan Lochte Reveals Real Reason Wasn’t About Money
After selling 9 Olympic medals for nearly $550K, Ryan Lochte reveals why the emotional decision was never about money
Olympian’s Mother-Coach Suspended Over Investigations Into Viral Verbal Abuse Video
Romanian Olympic coach suspended after resurfaced abuse footage and athlete complaints trigger national investigation into her conduct.
American Olympian Reveals Health Challenge Before Making Podium at Shanghai DL
American sprinter pushes through health struggle to claim podium at Shanghai Diamond League against a stacked field of stars
