‘Safe home’: PV Sindhu returns to India after being stranded in Dubai

New Delhi: India’s badminton ace PV Sindhu She has returned safely to India after spending a tense few days in Dubai as the conflict in the Middle East escalates.Sindhu confirmed her return in a social media post and said she was back home in Bengaluru after an anxious period abroad.

“Safely back home to Bangalore. The past few days have been tense and uncertain, but I’m truly grateful to be back. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible ground team, Dubai authorities, airport staff, immigration, and everyone who stepped up and provided us with such wonderful care during a very difficult time. The empathy and professionalism mean more than words can describe. Now, it’s time to rest, reset, and plan next steps,” Sindhu posted on X (formerly Twitter).Sindhu and her support staff – including Indonesian coach Irwansha Adi Pratama – are stuck in Dubai. They reportedly narrowly escaped death after an explosion near the area where they lived.Two-time Olympic medalist Sindhu will miss the All England Championships starting on Tuesday. The Indian star was scheduled to face Thailand’s Supanida Keitong in the first round.The run-up to the Super 1000 tournament has been marred by travel chaos, with flights suspended due to US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliation by Tehran, with Sindhu stranded in Dubai since Saturday.Sindhu and her support staff, including Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, were also frightened when an explosion occurred near their residence. They were later moved to safer locations as tensions rose in the Gulf.