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.
“Listened to My Doctor”: Lindsey Vonn Calms Fans’ Worries Over Competing Against Legends for 3+ Hours
Lindsey Vonn eases fans’ concerns after playing tennis for over three hours with legendary stars during her recovery
“Can’t Live Like This Anymore”: Noah Lyles Expresses the Moment When Everything Changed for Him in 7th Grade
Noah Lyles opens up about the seventh-grade moment that changed his life and made him fight to feel like himself again
Former World Record Holder Sparks National Controversy Over Next Career Path in Track
Former world record holder Liu Xiang sparks national controversy after facing a difficult career choice more than a decade after retirement.
Olympic Champion Suffers Embarrassing 8th Finish After Returning to Track Event
Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo suffers shock 8th-place finish after stepping up to 400m nine days after winning Lausanne 200m
Olympic Icon Shares LA Could Be Her Last Amid Veteran Athletes Reconsidering Retirement
Dina Asher-Smith calls LA 2028 likely final Olympics as track legends reconsider retirement ahead of another chapter in women’s sprinting
US Olympian Confirms Finding 76ers Jaylen Brown’s Camera From Swimming Training
US Olympian Michael Andrew makes surprising discovery after finding 76ers star Jaylen Brown’s lost camera underwater in Hawaii
Simone Biles Takes Brother Out to Meet Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and Indiana Feverst
Simone Biles brings brother along as she reunites with Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and Indiana Fever stars after big win
Athlos’ Alexis Ohanian Directly Addresses Cancelling Sha’Carri Richardson-Led New York Event
Alexis Ohanian addresses ATHLOS New York cancellation after Sha’Carri Richardson-led event faces late-season scheduling concerns
“Took My Shoes”: World Record Holder Reveals Bizarre Moment Right After Historic Race
World record holder reveals bizarre shoes moment immediately after historic 400m hurdles performance in Zurich.
World Record Holder Doubles Down on Fred Kerley’s Drug Accusation on Track and Field Athletes
Mile world record holder Josh Kerr adds fuel to Fred Kerley’s drug debate as doping questions return to track and field.
Gold Medalist Accused of Doping Whereabouts Failure Stands Against Four Year Ban in Protest
European 200m champion Owen Ansah rejects a four-year ban after an alleged doping test failure, takes the case to sports arbitration court
American Track Star Comes Back Home After Unsuccessfully Representing Nigeria for One Year
American track star returns to the U.S. after a year with Nigeria without winning a major international medal or representing Nigeria
