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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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America Faces Close Call as Olympic Champions Dodge Milan Practice Horrors

Team USA’s ice dance leaders Madison Chock and Evan Bates survive a scary Milan practice moment ahead of the Winter Olympics.

Snoop Dogg Gives Honest Verdict on America’s Biggest Hope for Winter Olympics Gold

Snoop Dogg reacts to Ilia Malinin’s skills at the Winter Olympics, praising the “Quad God” as Team USA’s gold hope.

Lindsey Vonn Confirms ACL Injury to Announce Winter Olympics Gold Medal Hope

Lindsey Vonn suffers torn ACL but remains determined, aiming for Winter Olympics gold while preparing for downhill, super-G, and team events.

$10 Billion Company Saves Olympian’s Dream After Thousands Cry Over Minions Program

Millions of fans rally as Tomas‑Llorenc Guarino Sabate faces an unexpected Olympic music dispute, forcing a $10 billion company to act

6X Gold Medalist Convinced Over Milan Olympics Failing For Planning Reasons

Olympic gold medalist questions Milan Cortina Games, warning poor planning and scattered venues could hurt athletes and the Olympic spirit.

American Figure Skater Confirms Milan Olympics Village Scenario After Paris Controversy

Alysa Liu shares her experience at the Milan‑Cortina Olympic Village, highlighting improvements after Paris 2024’s food and facility issues.

Simone Biles Busy With Jonathan Owens as Gymnastics Hero Fills in For Country at Milano Olympics

Simone Biles enjoys life off the mat with husband Jonathan Owens while her biggest rival shines at the Milano Winter Olympics.

Russia’s Alex Ovechkin Becomes Part of Team USA Through Winter Olympics Gold Hopeful

Team USA’s figure skating star arrives at the Winter Olympics, carrying a special connection that has fans and legends talking.

COVID-19 Strikes Back at Milano Cortina Olympics as Reports Confirm Affected Individuals

COVID-19 cases hit staff at Milano Cortina, prompting testing, safety measures, and heightened precautions as athletes prepare.

LA Olympics Leader Casey Wasserman “Terribly Sorry” Over Jeffrey Epstein Files Mentions

LA Olympics chief apologises over link in newly released Epstein files, stressing past associations and no wrongdoing, sparking scrutiny.

Suffering American Athletes’ Milan Olympics Fate Affects IOC Board as Change in Rules Helps LA28

IOC acts to prevent Winter Olympics qualification controversies, ensuring athletes won’t face unfair rule-based obstacles again.

Donald Trump Invites Winter Olympians to White House Amid ICE Tensions in Milan

President Donald Trump welcomes Florida Panthers NHL players to the White House, celebrating Stanley Cup win amid Olympic tensions in Milan
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