'There Was An Explosion Close To Where We Were...': PV Sindhu Stranded At Dubai Airport

A day after PV Sindhu was left stranded at Dubai airport on Saturday, the double Olympic medallist has issued an update stating that the situation was becoming more frightening by the hour.

In a post on X, Sindhu wrote, "The ordeal continues to unfold, and the situation is becoming more frightening by the hour. A few hours ago, there was an explosion close to where we were holed up at the airport. My coach had to quickly run out of the area as he was closest to the smoke and debris. It was an extremely tense and scary moment for all of us." [sic]

She informed that they are all safe now and have been moved to a more secure place. "Thanks to the tireless efforts of the staff at Dubai Airport and the Dubai authorities. A special thanks as well to the Indian High Commission in Dubai for their incredible support and constant assistance in helping keep us safe. For now, we are trying to get some rest and hold on to hope as we wait for things to settle," [sic]

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The ordeal continues to unfold, and the situation is becoming more frightening by the hour.

A few hours ago, there was an explosion close to where we were holed up at the airport. My coach had to quickly run out of the area as he was closest to the smoke and debris. It was an… https://t.co/ZdNtuALk0P

— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) March 1, 2026

Sindhu was en route to the All England Open badminton tournament, after flight operations were suspended owing to escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The tournament is scheduled to start from next Tuesday.

Sindhu took to X and posted a video showing a crowded airport with a caption: "All flights suspended until further notice." Later, the Indian superstar shuttler said she was safe but stuck with her team. She added that the speed at which the tensions have escalated is 'terrifying'. "It's hard to process what's unfolding right now. Hearing the interceptions overhead and seeing how quickly everything has escalated is honestly terrifying," Sindhu wrote on X.

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"So many disturbing videos are coming to light, and this is sadly the reality of what is happening. Dubai is a city I deeply love, a place that has always felt safe and full of life, which makes this moment even harder to comprehend. To everyone who has been messaging and checking in, thank you, it truly means a lot. I am safe right now, stuck here with my team, and we are doing okay as the situation around the war with Iran continues to evolve," she added.

Sindhu said that airports are chaotic with many families “stranded and waiting". "The airport are chaotic, with many families stranded and waiting, all of us just hoping we get past this soon. I'm sure the authorities are doing everything in their power, and like everyone here, we're holding on to patience and hope," she wrote.

"Moments like these remind you how fragile normal life really is. Praying for safety and peace for everyone affected," she concluded the post.

It's hard to process what's unfolding right now. Hearing the interceptions overhead and seeing how quickly everything has escalated is honestly terrifying. So many disturbing videos are coming to light, and this is sadly the reality of what is happening. Dubai is a city I deeply…

— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) February 28, 2026

The US and Israel launched a major offensive on Iran on Saturday, with American President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to overthrow the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979. The military strikes have led to a closure of air space in the Gulf region and caused disruption to several flights, including Emirates and Air India.

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