
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.
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More than two years after tying the knot, Simone Biles’ friend shares a playful, never-before-seen moment from her Cabo wedding celebrations.

“Embarrassing”: Figure Skating Fans Heartbroken as American Legend’s Name Is Overlooked in US Championships Broadcast
Fans express frustration as NBC fails to mention Michelle Kwan’s achievements during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships broadcast.

Winter Olympics Hockey Event Faces Race Against Time as Venue Remains Incomplete
With the NHL returning after 12 years, Winter Olympics hockey arenas race against time, raising safety, readiness, and rink-size concerns.

Road Relay Race Far From the USA Attracts Huge Audience, Challenging Dodgers–Blue Jays World Series Viewership
Japanese road relaywon millions of screens, landing in the same viewership conversation as the World Series, without a U.S. audience base

Quincy Wilson Turns 18: Five Incredible Facts About the Olympic Champion
Celebrate Quincy Wilson turning 18! Discover five amazing facts about the youngest U.S. male Olympic champion and rising track star.

Travis Scott Joins Skateboarding World in Sending Prayers as Olympian Nyjah Huston Suffers Severe Injuries
Travis Scott and the skateboarding community send their wishes to Olympic medalist Nyjah Huston after he suffered serious injuries in Arizona.

After Fred Kerley, Another World Championships Medalist Joins Enhanced Games Applauding Compensation
Following Fred Kerley, world championships bronze medallist joins Enhanced Games, praising medical support and lucrative compensation

Reigning Winter Olympic Champion Feels Fired Up After Being Handed Major Role for Milano-Cortina Games
2022 Olympic slalom champion, embraces the spotlight as France’s flag bearer ahead of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Gabby Thomas Gets an Early Boost Before Making Her Professional Track Return From Injury
Gabby Thomas gets a confident head start before her comeback, shaking off injury, rebuilding momentum and returning stronger to competition.

Gabby Douglas’ Ex-Gymnastics Coach Fired From Training Club in SafeSport Probe
Buckeye Gymnastics fires Gabby Douglas’ former coach amid SafeSport investigation, raising questions about the club’s athlete safety policies.

US Visa Rejections Put Major Track & Field Records at Risk at World Cross-Country Championships
Us Visa rejections threatens major track and field medal records at the World Athletics Cross-Country Championship.

“Jake Paul of Sprinting”: Track & Field World Mocks IShowSpeed Despite Pushing Letsile Tebogo in Tough Race
Track and field fans roast streamer iShowSpeed despite stunning Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo in viral race.


