India's double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is stranded at Dubai International Airport. Her flight to the All England Open badminton tournament was suspended due to ongoing regional conflict and ensuing flight operations suspension in the city.
Explosions were heard across the Gulf as Iran responded to airstrikes, impacting operations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Sindhu confirmed on social media that she and her team are safe and have been moved to a more secure location while awaiting the situation to stabilize.
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is monitoring the situation with tournament organizers to assist athletes facing travel challenges and is prepared to adjust the competition schedule if necessary.