Basketball competitions were held at the Olimp Sports Complex as part of the annual Spartakiad of Civil Servants of the Republic of Tatarstan. The team from the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tatarstan played two matches in the group stage and secured a spot in the playoffs—1/8 finals of the tournament.
The opponents were tough, and each match demanded the athletes' full concentration and dedication. «We had to give it our all, - the team members added. - The opponents didn't give us the slightest chance to relax, but we pulled through thanks to our unity and mutual support».
A total of 20 teams participated in the tournament, representing ministries and agencies of the Republic of Tatarstan, and territorial structures of the Russian Federation government in the Republic of Tatarstan.