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.
US Olympian Rai Benjamin Calls Out ‘Dinosaurs’ Holding Track & Field Back With Blunt Take on Sport’s Future
Rai Benjamin criticizes outdated leadership in track and field, saying old thinking is slowing the sport’s growth and future progress.
FIFA Demands Money Back After Fans Score Free World Cup 2026 Tickets in Website Glitch
FIFA cancels wrongly issued World Cup tickets after a website glitch, prompting payment corrections ahead of the tournament kickoff.
Alysa Liu’s Father’s Chilling FBI Story Goes Viral Again After Olympic Champion’s Latest Success
Alysa Liu’s father shares how the FBI warned him about an alleged Chinese spy targeting their family before Beijing Olympics.
Noah Lyles Reignites NBA ‘World Champion’ Debate With His Honest Knicks Finals Admission
Noah Lyles reignites the NBA world champion debate after his Diamond League win and candid admission about the New York Knicks' NBA finals.
Simone Biles Follows Up on 50-50 Statement About LA Olympics 2028 Return With LSU Gymnast
Simone Biles reflects on '50-50' LA 2028 Olympic return while sharing trampoline moments with LSU gymnast Zoe Miller.
“Knew the Race Was Over”: Noah Lyles Delivers Sweet Revenge to US Runner Who Won Indoor Gold Medal
Noah Lyles responds to indoor defeat by Jordan Anthony with 9.88 win over US rival at Rome Diamond League.
Olympic Champion Julien Alfred Crushes World Champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden But Leaves Unsatisfied With Rome DL
Julien Alfred overpowers Melissa Jefferson-Wooden in Rome Diamond League but still leaves the track wanting more from her performance.
Texas Native Chooses Jamaica Over America to Represent at the Olympics and World Championships
Texas native sprinter Justin Stewart chooses Jamaica over the United States to represent at the Olympics and World Championships.
US Runner Loses Luggage Before Breaking 27-Year-Old Record at Rome DL
US hurdler overcomes lost luggage drama to smash 27-year-old record and storm to stunning 12.98 win at Rome DL
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s Rival Refuses Retirement Plans to Score Big Career Win at Rome DL
Dalilah Muhammad postpones retirement talk after strong Rome Diamond League 400m hurdles return showing competitive form again.
“I’m Old”: Noah Lyles Takes Cheeky Dig at His Decade Long Track and Field Career
Noah Lyles reflects on his decade long sprint career jokingly calling himself old while looking back on track and field journey.
“I’m Still Enough”: Allyson Felix Has a Different Focus Heading Into LA 2028
Allyson Felix finds new meaning beyond medals as she eyes a return to competition for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
