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.
Former Olympian Faces Collapsed Lung Following Vacation Gone Wrong
Former Olympian suffers collapsed lung after five-metre front flip goes wrong during family holiday, requiring emergency hospital treatment.
Michael Phelps Makes Bold Claim for Canadian Record Holder’s Future at LA Olympics
Michael Phelps backs Summer McIntosh’s bright future as Canadian swimming star sets sights on LA 2028 Olympic glory with confidence.
Olympian Turned Coach Suspended Over Charges of Endangering Minors
Júlia Gór-Sebestyén faces charges after allegations of physically and psychologically mistreating young skaters during her coaching career.
Track Rookie Aims for Diamond League Dominance After Signing Adidas Contract
Kayinsola Ajayi continues warning to 100m elite after breakthrough Diamond League wins and new adidas professional contract
Simone Biles Teases LA Olympics Comeback With Visit to Gymnastics Training Center
Simone Biles sparks fresh LA28 comeback hope with gym appearance as four-time Olympic champion keeps fans guessing about her future.
Athlete Who Suffered Nasty Fall Blasts Rivals to Promise LA Olympics Record
Lea Meyer blasts rivals after costly fall, vows to break German record at LA 2028 despite missing European Championships medal.
Olympic Silver Medalist Silences Doubters With Golden European 400m Hat-Trick: “Everyone’s Forgetting Who I Am”
Matt Hudson-Smith answers fitness doubts with historic third European 400m title after thrilling Birmingham victory on home soil
4x European Athletics Champion’s Gold Medal Celebration Takes Hilarious Turn With One Awkward Realization
Miltiadis Tentoglou’s fourth European gold celebration takes hilarious turn after champion realizes he has left his medal behind.
Amy Hunt’s Agent Calls Out ‘Crazy Prices’ as Empty Seats Raise Eyebrows at European Championships
Amy Hunt’s agent questions ‘crazy’ ticket prices as sparse Birmingham crowd overshadows European Championships opening night home victory
Jonah Koech’s Doping Saga Takes Strange Twist as He Claims ‘I’m Clean’ Despite Accepting 3-Year Ban
Jonah Koech’s doping case takes unexpected turn as banned American denies drug use despite accepting three-year USADA suspension.
American Teen Sensation Draws Noah Lyles Parallel Despite Taking a Different Career Path
American sprinting sensation Tate Taylor follows Noah Lyles’ early footsteps but chooses college first as both set their sights on LA28.
“Wait Is Still On”: Jordan Chiles Remains Undecided on 2028 LA Olympics Bid
Jordan Chiles remains undecided on LA 2028, keeping fans waiting as her Olympic teammates return to elite gymnastics for another Games.
