New Delhi: India’s two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is currently stranded at the Dubai airport due to the closure of Dubai’s airspace. middle East Flights disrupted. Sindhu was traveling to Birmingham to participate in the 2026 All England Super 1000 Open, but the event was suspended due to the US and Israeli attacks on Iran.The former world champion shared the situation on social media, posting a video showing long queues at the airport.
“All flights suspended until further notice,” she wrote while sharing the post.She wrote in another post on“To everyone who texted and checked in, thank you, it really means a lot. I’m safe now, stuck in Dubai with my team, and we’re doing okay as the situation with the war with Iran continues to unfold. It’s chaos at the airport, many families are stuck waiting, and we’re all hoping to get over this as soon as possible.”“Moments like this remind you how fragile normal life really is. Praying for safety and peace for everyone affected.”While Sindhu remains in trouble, India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Have arrived safely in Birmingham for this prestigious tournament. Shetty confirmed their arrival via a social media post, writing: “Safe arrival in Birmingham before US attack on Iran.”Sindhu is not the only Indian athlete affected by the sudden escalation in tensions in the region. The Indian men’s basketball team was also stranded due to airspace closures. The team is currently participating in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Doha, Qatar. They were scheduled to fly to Lebanon for their next mission, but were unable to continue due to disruptions in flight operations.The unexpected travel disruption affected a number of international passengers, including athletes traveling to major sporting events. With flights suspended until further notice, Sindhu and others must now wait for further updates before continuing their journeys.
