Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:07pm on 03 Mar 2026,Tuesday Sports
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was forced to withdraw from the All England Championships in Birmingham after being stranded in Dubai amid escalating Middle East tensions. Sindhu and her team were in transit through Dubai when Gulf airspace was suspended following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Her Indonesian coach Irwansyah faced the most harrowing experience, hearing a massive explosion just 100 metres away, with thick smoke visible, forcing evacuation to another hotel. Sindhu described Dubai Airport as overwhelmingly crowded with panicked travellers. She praised airline staff and the Indian Consulate for their support. The team eventually returned safely to India, abandoning the prestigious tournament entirely. (PC: BAI)
