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Kenya's President Ruto attends Atlanta Dream's win over Liberty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:15 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Kenya's President Ruto attends Atlanta Dream's win over Liberty

Summary

Madina Okot received high-profile support during the Atlanta Dream's 83-65 win against the New York Liberty, with Kenyan President William Ruto in attendance. Ruto, attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York, sat courtside to watch Okot play. After the game, Okot expressed her appreciation for Ruto's presence and discussed her hopes for more opportunities for Kenyan athletes. Okot had two points and two rebounds in the match.

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By the Numbers

•Kenyan President William Ruto attended the game to support Madina Okot.
•Atlanta Dream won 83-65 against the New York Liberty.
•Okot had two points and two rebounds during the match.
•Ruto celebrated Okot being drafted No. 13 in April.
•Okot spoke Swahili with Ruto and his wife post-game.

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3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Kenya's President William Ruto attends Atlanta Dream win to watch Madina Okot play

What they're saying

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Madina Okot had a special guest at the Atlanta Dream's win over the New York Liberty on Wednesday night as Kenyan President William Ruto was sitting courtside. “That was a very good honor, I appreciate him showing up,” Okot told The Associated Press after Atlanta's 83-65 win on Wednesday night.
— Yahoo Sportsby DOUG FEINBERG

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