
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu was stranded at Dubai International Airport en route to the All England Open in Birmingham after flight operations were suspended due to escalating tensions following US and Israeli missile strikes on Iran. Sindhu shared videos and updates describing a chaotic airport, an explosion near her location, and the tense atmosphere. She and her team were moved to a secure place with support from Dubai authorities and the Indian High Commission. The disruption has cast uncertainty over her timely arrival for the tournament starting March 3.
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