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.
Usain Bolt-Named Track Left in Darkness as Global Medalists Train in Dangerous, Failing Conditions
National commentator exposes long-standing lighting and safety issues at Usain Bolt’s former UWI Jamaican training centre.
Silver Medalist Withdraws from Olympic 100m Rematch Days Before Shanghai Diamond League
Olympic Silver medalist withdraws from Shanghai Diamond League days before race, cutting short Paris Olympic rematch storyline.
Figure Skater Finds Silver Lining After Doping Suspension Costs Her Olympic Medal
19-year-old figure skater reflects on doping suspension that cost her Olympic dream for one unexpected personal reason.
Cyclist Crosses Finish Line Bleeding as Teammates Hospitalized in Horrific Giro d’Italia Crash
Adam Yates crosses finish line bleeding after major crash while teammates are rushed to hospital following serious race incident
Olympic Champion Scores Big in Comeback to Former Event After Nearly 5 Years
Olympic champion makes surprise return to former event nearly five years after career-changing shift to long jump success
NHL Legend Fulfills $10 Million Pledge After Supporting Nearly 100,000 Children
P. K. Subban’s $10 million hospital pledge reaches milestone, impacting nearly 100,000 children and families
Ilona Maher Debunks The Myth Around Bizarre Olympic Condom Shortage
Ilona Maher responds to Olympic condom shortage rumors, addressing viral claims and explaining her take on the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Bob Baffert Follows Cherie DeVaux in Withdrawing From Preakness Stakes Due To Same Reason
Bob Baffert follows Cherie DeVaux in pulling a top contender out of the Preakness Stakes due to similar timing concerns.
34-Year-Old American Female Runner Shatters Barrier No Man Has By Winning Brutal 250-Mile Race
A 34-year-old American ultrarunner stunned the world after becoming the first woman ever to win Arizona’s brutal 250-mile Cocodona race.
Olympic Bronze Medalist Handed Suspension After Failed Anti-Doping Testing Requirements
Maicol Siqueira rose from years of struggle to win Olympic bronze in Rio 2016, but now faces a 2026 suspension.
Team USA Makes Announcement Featuring Lindsey Vonn Amid Injury Struggles
Lindsey Vonn’s comeback hopes take a new turn as Team USA includes her in upcoming season plans during recovery journey.
“Freak” Track Meet Accident Leaves Texas Coach in ICU
Texas junior high track and field coach in ICU after shot put accident at regional meet leaves him with severe head injuries.