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 Gymnast Gives Reason Behind Switching Nation to Represent at Global Stage
Tiana Sumanasekera reveals why she left Team USA for Sri Lanka as she targets Olympic qualification and embraces her family’s heritage.
Olympic Sprinter Reveals Overcoming Incurable Disease Since 15 While Breaking Track Barriers
Lachlan Kennedy makes history while overcoming lifelong health challenge since 15 and chasing sprinting greatness on the world stage
Noah Lyles Gets Behind 32-Year-Old Who Won Second US Silver Medal 6 Years Apart
Noah Lyles Praises Ronnie Baker’s Emotional Comeback After Veteran Sprinter Claims US Silver Medal Six Years After Last Podium Finish.
Chaos at US Champs as Winner DQ’d Due to Track and Field Rules
Justin Robinson's USATF title turns into heartbreak as officials disqualify his winning run, handing Chris Bailey the championship instead.
Gabby Thomas Explains Skipping USATF Championships After Shocking Loss Last Year
Gabby Thomas explains USATF Championships absence after last year's setback as Olympic champion focuses on bigger goals this season.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Clears Up Why She Backed Out of Race Against Sha’Carri Richardson for US Title
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden explains why she skipped the USATF 100m, missing anticipated rematch with Sha'Carri Richardson after Prefontaine.
‘She Should Have Known’: Paralympians Break Their Silence After Missing Sister’s Wedding
Para-swimming brothers James and Stephen Clegg reveal emotions after missing sister Libby Clegg’s wedding due to Commonwealth Games
Simone Biles Shares Recovery Update After Undisclosed Health Scare
Simone Biles undergoes a medical procedure after revealing a terrifying health emergency, raising new questions about her Olympic future.
Olympian Caught in Alleged Crypto Scam Denies Involvement in Six-Figure Crime
Olympian CJ Ujah denies involvement in alleged crypto scam as former world champion faces court battle over six-figure fraud accusations
England’s Commonwealth Silver Overshadowed by Teen Gymnast’s Horror Fall
England’s Commonwealth silver medal was overshadowed by Gabriel Langton’s frightening high bar fall during the men’s gymnastics team final.
Sha’Carri Richardson Makes History With Dominant USATF Championships Victory
Sha’Carri Richardson turns setback into history with dominant USATF win and third U.S. 100m championship title
Olympic Champion’s Comeback Gets Harsh Reality Check at USATF Championships
Olympic champion Quincy Hall's injury comeback takes another hit after failing to advance at the 2026 USATF Championships
