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.
LSU’s Jaiden Reid Opens Up on Asthma Struggles After Breaking NCAA 200m Record: “Was Suffering A lot”
LSU sprinter Jaiden Reid reveals asthma struggles behind historic NCAA 200m record after difficult indoor season setbacks
U.S. Olympian Freddie Crittenden Announces Retirement Due to Family Reasons
US Olympic hurdler Freddie Crittenden announces retirement at 31 after reaching the Paris final and overcoming years of setbacks.
Jonathan Owens Drops Simone Biles Update After Her Health Scare Confession
Jonathan Owens shares reassuring update on Simone Biles after frightening health scare as she continues recovery and rest at home.
20-Year-Old Who Broke Sha’carri Richardson’s Record Clears Air on Suspension: “Was Being a Normal Student”
20-year-old record breaker who surpassed Sha’Carri Richardson speaks on suspension and says she was simply living as a student
29-Year-Old Ethiopian Runner Gudaf Tsegay Handed Four-Month Ban After Positive Doping Test
29-year-old Ethiopian runner Gudaf Tsegay handed four-month suspension after positive out-of-competition doping test result confirmed by AIU
“Saved My Life”: Jordan Chiles on Gymnastics Becoming Ultimate Lifeline for ADHD
Jordan Chiles shares how gymnastics helped manage her ADHD, improved her focus, and guided her journey to Olympic success.
After Undergoing Eight Surgeries, Lindsey Vonn Shares Health Update Following Winter Olympics Crash
Lindsey Vonn reveals a major recovery milestone months after her Olympic crash, offering hope despite eight surgeries and setbacks.
21-Year-Old JaMeesia Ford Wheeled Off After Injury in NCAA 200m Prelims
JaMeesia Ford suffers injury scare in NCAA 200m prelims, leaves track in wheelchair after pulling up in painful bend incident
20-Year-Old Adaejah Hodge Breaks Sha’Carri Richardson’s NCAA Record, Inches Closer to FloJo’s All-Time 100m World Record
20-year-old Georgia freshman Adaejah Hodge breaks Sha'Carri Richardson’s long-standing NCAA 100m record in a stunning 10.63 run.
Former Student Athlete Completes Decade-Long Track and Field Quest at Stockholm DL
Ten years after her first sub-12 race, Amy Hunt finally achieved a long-awaited sub-11 breakthrough in Stockholm.
FIFA World Cup Team Warned of a Dangerous Threat as US Facility Details Revealed
Before facing Qatar, Switzerland receives warning over deadly snake territory near its World Cup training base.
Lindsey Vonn Loses Crutches to Support Red Bull at Monaco GP 4 Months Post Surgery
Lindsey Vonn stuns Monaco GP appearance, walking without crutches just months after surgery in impressive recovery milestone.
