'Loud Sound, Lot Of Smoke': PV Sindhu Recalls 'Terrifying' Dubai Airport Ordeal Amid US Iran War

Indian badminton superstar PV Sindhu is back home in Bengaluru after a terrifying and uncertain few days stranded at Dubai airport amid escalating US-Iran tensions. What was meant to be a routine transit to the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships turned into a nightmare. Flights were suspended. Immigration shut down. Passengers crowded terminals. Sindhu recalls hearing a loud sound and seeing smoke, calling the moment “terrifying.” Torn between missing her tournament and prioritising safety, the Olympic medallist chose caution. With assistance from Emirates staff and airport authorities, she finally secured passage back to India. Sindhu has informed the Badminton World Federation about her situation, which may waive penalties. This is the inside account of a champion caught in geopolitical crossfire. #pvsindhu #dubaiairport #dubai #uae #usiranwar #usiranconflict #westasiacrisis #middleeast #allenglandopen #indiansports #geopolitics #bwf #india #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews —————————————————————————————————————————— TOI Bharat – Your Window to India And Its Neighbourhood TOI Bharat delivers the latest news, biggest voices, sharpest views and in-depth coverage of India’s political, social and economic landscape. Stay updated will all things making news in India and the subcontinent. We keep you informed. Your Nation. Your Voice India News | Breaking News | Indian Politics I Indian Subcontinent I India I Bangladesh I Pakistan I Nepal I Sri Lanka I Bhutan Join Millions Reading TOI; Download Our App At http://toi.in/app-yt #TOIBharat #IndiaNews #BreakingNews Subscribe to TOI Bharat and press the bell icon to stay updated with our latest videos! Visit our website: https://www.timesofindia.com/