Title: Basketball Federation: Championship Starts on October 18

The Lebanese Basketball Federation denied malicious rumors and false news that appeared in several media outlets and on social media, suggesting the postponement of the "Snippes Chips" Lebanon Championship for the first division (men). The statement issued by the federation confirmed that the championship will start on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, according to the schedule previously circulated to the clubs concerned and the press. The statement urged media outlets to be accurate in reporting news and to rely solely on what is issued by the federation.