
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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Ben Shelton fires back to back singles, shows no mercy as Nick Kyrgios lunges, crashes into the net and falls.

Rafael Nadal & Carlos Alcaraz Put Side by Side as Uncle Toni Highlights the Major Gap Between Them
Toni Nadal highlights the biggest difference between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, emphasizing how the level of rivals shaped their careers

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Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek raise urgent concerns about short off seasons, mental fatigue, and the growing pressures of the modern tour.

Elena Rybakina Shatters 9-Year Record As She Surges Past Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka & More in Stunning WTA Rise
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Andy Murray breaks down the strategy and tactics behind his 2013 Australian Open semi-final victory over Roger Federer.

“I’m So Embarrassed”: Serena Williams Opens Up About a Moment Only Tennis Players Understand
Serena Williams felt a rare wave of embarrassment during a recent photoshoot, showing that even champions have unexpectedly human moments.

Rafael Nadal Heartbroken as Tennis World Says Goodbye to Legend at 92
Tennis legend dies at 92, leaving Rafael Nadal and the entire tennis world heartbroken and remembering his legacy.


