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.
US World Record Holder Ja’Kobe Tharp Battles Terrible Start to Win $150,000 as a 20-Year-Old
Ja’Kobe Tharp turns a shaky semifinal into a $150,000 triumph, beating Cordell Tinch by one hundredth at the Ultimate Championship
Olympic Champion Backs His “Loser” Comment to US Runners But Not Without a Fight
Jakob Ingebrigtsen claims Ultimate Championship 5000m title as Cole Hocker leads strong American challenge after their tense Brussels clash
Olympic Champion Raises Complaints With World Ultimate Championships After Disappointing Loss
Olympic champion Ethan Katzberg voices frustration with World Ultimate Championships after early hammer throw exit in Budapest
Team USA Dominate to Win $80,000 But Miss Out on World Ultimate Championships Goal
Team USA wins $80,000 at Ultimate Championships but narrowly misses Jamaica’s mixed 4x100m world record by just 0.02 seconds in Budapest
“We Missed Out”: Usain Bolt Gives Honest Response to World Ultimate Championships
Usain Bolt shares honest reaction as World Ultimate Championship offers record prize money to track and field athletes
US Olympic Track Icon Confirms World Ultimate Championships as Retirement Race
US Olympic track icon Dalilah Muhammad confirms World Ultimate Championships as final competition before retirement
Track Coach Gives Harsh Reality Check to Alexis Ohanian-Led Athlos After Last-Minute Cancellation
Laurent Meuwly questions ATHLOS cancellation as Alexis Ohanian faces fresh fallout from late decision to scrap New York meet
Usain Bolt Donates $9.7 Million Jamaican to Students Affected by Hurricane Disaster Near Hometown
Usain Bolt Foundation commits J$9.7 million to support students affected by Hurricane Melissa across western Jamaica communities
Former Olympic Champion Drugged and Robbed in Shocking Incident in Home Country
Former Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop allegedly drugged and robbed after meeting woman at club during frightening night in Kenya
8-Month-Pregnant US Runner Says Baby Kicked While Crossing Marathon Finish Line
8-month-pregnant US runner feels baby kicking during marathon before remarkable sub-three-hour finish in Sydney.
American Record Holder Leaves Man Behind Michael Phelps’ Success Over Continuous Losses
Shaine Casas leaves Michael Phelps’ legendary coach Bob Bowman after a difficult stretch, looking ahead to the 2028 LA Olympics.
Simone Biles Shares Honest Take on Colts Move as Jonathan Owens Begins New NFL Chapter
Simone Biles opens up about life in Indianapolis as Jonathan Owens begins with the Colts, while her own Olympic future remains uncertain.
