What does the cryptic crossword clue "Northern region about to hold sporting events (5)" mean?

The definition is "hold sporting events". The wordplay uses charade, container. N (synonym of "Northern") + AREA (synonym of "region") [container: "about"]; definition: "hold sporting events" The answer is ARENA.

Northern region about to hold sporting events (5)

Guardian Cryptic #26269 | 26 Across | 2014-05-26 flower

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