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Eastern Europeans holding power in sports event?

Ross

I believe the answer is:

epee

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'sports event?' is the definition.
'epee' can be an answer for 'event?' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'sports' bit.

'eastern europeans holding power' is the wordplay.
'eastern europeans' becomes 'ee' (this could be a standard abbreviation I've not previously seen).
'holding' is an insertion indicator.
'power' becomes 'pe' (P.E. is an example).
'ee' going around 'pe' is 'EPEE'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "sports equipment" , "Thin fencing sword" , "Fencing sword similar to a foil" , "Pointed weapon" , "Fighting blade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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