NEW DELHI: Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has safely returned to India after a tense few days in Dubai, where she was stranded due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Sindhu confirmed her return through a post on social media, sharing that she is back home in Bengaluru after an anxious period abroad.
“Back home in Bangalore and safe. The last few days have been intense and uncertain, but I’m truly grateful to be back. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible ground teams, Dubai authorities, airport staff, immigration, and every single person who stepped up and took such good care of us during a very difficult time. The empathy and professionalism meant more than words can say. For now, it’s time to rest, reset, and figure out the next steps,” Sindhu posted on X (formerly Twitter).Sindhu and her support staff — including Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama — had been stranded in Dubai. They reportedly experienced a close call after an explosion occurred near the area where they were staying.Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu is set to to miss the All England Championships, which begin on Tuesday. The Indian star was scheduled to take on Thailand’s Supanida Katethong in the opening round.The lead-up to the Super 1000 tournament has been hit by travel chaos, with Sindhu stuck in Dubai since Saturday after flights were suspended following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation.Sindhu and her support staff, including Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, also had a close scare when an explosion occurred near their accommodation. They were later shifted to a safer location as tensions escalated across the Gulf.
