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.
Ex-Olympic Champion Erases 18-Year-Old American Record to Become Second Best to Usain Bolt
2021 Olympic champion stuns the track world with a 9.67 wind-assisted sprint, becoming the second fastest man ever, only behind Usain Bolt.
“I’m Being Punished”: Track Star Exposes How NCAA is Being Used Against Her to Win Gold Country
Lauren Roy opens up about missing the Commonwealth Games after NCAA commitments conflicted with Athletics NI selection requirements.
Olympic Track Star Jailed in USA for 27 Months Facing Deportation
Olympic track star Godson Oghenebrume sentenced to 27 months in U.S. prison and now faces possible deportation.
U.S. Double Olympic Champion Files $385,000 Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Over Games Memorabilia
US double Olympic champion sues ex-girlfriend seeking $385,000 over missing Olympic memorabilia and personal items tied to career
Junior World Champions Start GoFundMe After 4-Year Funds Empty Out With No Way to Go Back Home
After four years away from home, world junior medalists turn to GoFundMe to keep their childhood skating dream alive.
19-Year-Old Track Athlete Deleted Instagram to Successfully Beat Olympic Champion
Charlotte Henrich deleted Instagram before racing Olympic Champion Keely Hodgkinson, then delivered a breakout 400m run at UK Championships.
Olympic Champion to Replace Queen Elizabeth for Unusual National Honor
Kirani James receives a rare regional honor, marking a powerful recognition of a champion whose journey reshaped Grenada’s sporting pride.
AIU Issues 8 Year Ban for Refugee Athlete Under Tampering Case
Athlete Refugee Team runner Dominic Lokolong Atiol was handed an eight-year ban by AIU for doping and tampering violations.
2X Olympic Champion Who Made History Passes Away After Failing to Survive Post-Heart Surgery
Two-time Olympic champion Artur Dmitriev, who made figure skating history with two partners, has died at age 58.
NCAA Legend Who Failed to Make Olympic Team Finds Success in Boxing Debut
After missing the Olympic team, NCAA wrestling legend Carter Starocci surprised fans with a winning amateur boxing debut in Pennsylvania.
Olympian Behind $640 Million Worth Global Company Dies at 91
Olympian who built a global fitness company worth millions has passed away at 91, leaving behind a lasting worldwide legacy.
USADA Issues 2-Year-Ban on Ex-100m Sprinter Over Involvement in Doping Case
Former US sprinterreceives two-year USADA ban for helping facilitate testosterone access in separate doping investigation case.
