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.
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
Sick US Olympian Pulls Out Surprise Win Against Gold Medalist in Noah Lyles’ Absence
Kenny Bednarek battles sickness to claim Brussels 200m crown as Noah Lyles’ injury withdrawal leaves American star facing Olympic champion
US Olympians Fail to End American Curse as Another Diamond League Comes to a Close
US Olympians fall short again as American middle-distance curse survives another Diamond League final in Brussels
Olympic Champion Makes Public Apology to US Runners After “Losers” Comment, But With One Condition
Olympic champion apologizes for losers comment but stands firm on criticism of Hocker and his team after Brussels fallout
Simone Biles Continues LA Olympics Tease With Special Visit to Hometown Gym
Simone Biles fuels LA 2028 comeback buzz after returning to WCC and testing her gymnastics skills inside the gym again
Sha’Carri Richardson’s BF Gives Explanation Over Embarrassing Loss Ahead of 2026 Season End
Sha'Carri Richardson's boyfriend Christian Coleman opens up after disappointing Brussels loss ahead of 2026 season finale
“Racing a Bunch of Cowards”: Olympic Champion Erupts After Fourth Place Finish at Finals
Jakob Ingebrigtsen finished fourth in Brussels before criticizing the race tactics and calling out his rivals after missing out on victory.
