Bengaluru, India, March 4, 2026: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu is back home in Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai amid escalating tensions in the region.
The two-time Olympic medallist was forced out of the ongoing All England Championships after she couldn’t take a connecting flight to Birmingham.
“Back home in Bengaluru and safe,” Sindhu shared her relief and gratitude in a post on X on Tuesday, March 3.
"The last few days have been intense and uncertain, but I’m truly grateful to be back at my house.
“A heartfelt thank you to the incredible ground teams, Dubai authorities, airport staff, immigration, and every single person who stepped up and took such good care of us during a very difficult time.
"The empathy and professionalism meant more than words can say. For now, it’s time to rest, reset and figure out the next steps,” Sindhu wrote.
Sindhu confessed to Indian media that she had struggled to remain calm during her three-day ordeal in Dubai.
“Obviously there was a lot of stress. And it was scary,” Sindhu said.