
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.
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Official Ruling at Milan Olympics Decides Team Canada’s Fate Over Physical Altercation
Milan Olympics officials rule on Canada’s physical clash, determining team’s fate and keeping Wilson eligible for quarterfinals

Ilia Malinin Confirms Next Move After Winter Olympics Horrors
Ilia Malinin opens up about his Winter Olympics struggles, reflects on federation decisions and reveals his plans after leaving the village.

US Figure Skating Confirms Decision on Madison Chock and Evan Bates Controversy
US Figure Skating won’t appeal 2026 ice dance results; Madison Chock and Bates silver, controversy over French judge’s scoring persists.

Team USA Loses as Gold Medalist’s Hopes Crushed Against Record-Breaking Performance at Milan
The defending champion, Eric Jackson’s, Olympic hopes take a hit as record-breaking performance shocks the final race at the Milano Winter Games

Nightmare for Team USA As Mikaela Shiffrin’s Gold Medal Chances Shrink at Milan Olympics
Olympic Pressure mounts as Mikaela Shiffrin’s pedal push stalls, leaving Team USA searching for answers in Milan.

102-Year-Old Winter Olympics Drought Ends With a Gold Medal as Brazilian Skiier Makes History
Lucas Braathen wins Brazil’s first Winter Olympics gold, ending a 102-year South American medal drought with a historic giant slalom victory.

Sha’Carri Richardson Addresses Boyfriend Christian Coleman on Valentine’s Day After Difficult Times
Sha’Carri Richardson shares heartfelt Valentine’s day message for Christian Coleman, showing love and support despite recent troubles

Team USA’s Brady Tkachuk Gets Physical With Team Denmark at Milan Winter Olympics
Brady Tkachuk asserts himself physically as Team USA trails Denmark, landing big hits and showing intensity to spark momentum.

Canada Curler Receives Official Warning After Cheating Controversy at Milan Winter Olympics
World Curling addresses cheating allegations after tense Canada vs Sweden showdown at Milan Winter Olympics

Snowboarder Breaks Down at Milan Olympics Following Failed Gold Attempt
Scotty James breaks down at Milan Olympics after narrowly missing gold, taking silver and securing his third historic Olympic medal

“Frustration”: Ilia Malinin’s Rival Gets Honest Over Figure Skating Medal Chaos
Olympic favorite Ilia Malinin stumbled, and Yuma Kagiyama revealed his honest frustration despite winning silver amid medal chaos.

Chaos Erupts During Sweden vs. Finland Ice Hockey as Players Get Into a Fight
Fans erupted as Mika Zibanejad battled Heiskanen, endured hits, scored milestones, and proved why he’s a fearless, elite hockey star.
