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.
World Athletics Reports $10 Million Loss Despite a Significant Rise in Revenue Ahead of Ultimate Championships
World Athletics reports a $10.3 million loss in 2025 despite rising revenue and increased investment across global track and field
“Next Chapter Awaits”: Olympian Anna Hall Comments on Husband Darius Slayton’s Giants Release
Olympian Anna Hall reacts to husband Darius Slayton’s Giants release as NFL star begins new chapter after seven seasons in New York.
Russian Skater Challenges 4-Year Doping Ban That Stripped Her of Figure Skating Wins
Russian figure skating star Kamila Valieva challenges four-year doping ban as ECHR examines her case and stripped Olympic results
Olympic Champion Claims National Club Broke Law by Allegedly Kicking Her Out Due to Pregnancy
Olympic champion Maica García fights back after Sabadell exit as pregnancy leads to bitter dispute over her contract rights.
Olympic Champion Rips Into World Athletics Over Grave Ultimate Snub
Olympic champion Pedro Pichardo slams World Athletics over men’s triple jump exclusion from $10 million Ultimate Championship
US Olympic Champion Announces Saddening News Before World Ultimate Championships
US Olympic champion ends her 2026 season and withdraws from the Budapest Ultimate Championship after injuries from a scary car accident.
Athlete Faces Another Ban Just Weeks After Completing Doping Suspension Sentence
Athlete faces fresh suspension just weeks after completing two-year doping ban, putting his comeback and future career plans under pressure.
Last Surviving Member of Iconic Olympic Champion Team Dies Aged 89
Last survivor of Canada’s legendary ‘Cinderella Four’ Olympic gold crew dies at 89, ending an extraordinary chapter in rowing history
Positive Update for World Ultimate as Olympic Champion Makes Speedy Recovery: Report
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson set for Budapest return after injury concerns threatened her World Ultimate Championship hopes.
World Record Holder Indirectly Claps Back at Olympic Champion Before World Ultimate Championships Clash
Josh Kerr drops subtle message after Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s criticism as their heated 1500m rivalry finally returns to Budapest this September
“Pure Gaslighting”: Olympic Fans Target Raygun’s Husband-Coach After Netflix Documentary
Olympic fans turn on Raygun’s husband after Netflix documentary reveals his coaching role behind her Paris 2024 performance.
Widowed Wife of Team USA Athlete Who Drowned Couldn’t Hold Tears Back at Funeral
Former Team USA triathlete’s widow delivers heartbreaking farewell at funeral after his sudden death during a family vacation swim
