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Dot Okatch is a Ugandan-born Motswana FIBA International Referee who has officiated competitions such as the Olympics, World Cups, AfroBasket, and the Basketball Africa League.
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If you were looking for me, the basketball court is where you would find me.
The journey in sport, especially for females, never appears to be one that is easy.
I kept on going back every weekend after that game because I enjoyed being able to provide a platform for fair play.
When I blow my whistle, people are going to listen to me.
Being an African woman, I believe we face many unique obstacles.
I cannot stress this enough, no one wants a referee who doubts themselves and looks unsure on the court. They won’t have confidence in your abilities, therefore be confident on the court, fake it if you have to, and never look weak.
It shows me that when I take a stand in life, people are going to stop and listen to me. I shouldn't just let them walk all over me; I should have a whistle in life, to stop the whole commotion around me and make my call on what's going to happen next.
Your strength as a female is undermined and not praised enough, but I come to tell you that your strength will get you to the endline and beyond. Believe in it, believe in yourself, do not lose yourself now. Stay, be patient, shut your ears and put in the work.
Media should avoid sexualising female athletes and focus on their talent rather than their appearance or how they are dressed. Representation should highlight what we contribute to our sport.
I believe women athletes deserve equal media coverage to their male counterparts. Our stories should be told—not just stories of struggle but also of success and achievement. This would inspire others and show them that they too can reach the top.
I did not know we were refugees until I got to junior secondary school.
I went through hell and back, but I can now can be responsible for changing the life of somebody so they don't have to go through what I went through.
I want African girls to know and believe that they can achieve success even in fields where they don’t see others who look like them. They can step in and pave the way for many other girls to follow.
The politics around it is plenty. Gender bias exists and being sidelined happens. However, none of this is reason enough to abandon your passion. Rather it must fuel you to push harder.
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