Bengaluru, Mar 3 (UNI) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on Tuesday confirmed that she has safely returned home to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai amid escalating regional tensions.
“Back home in Bangalore and safe. The last few days have been intense and uncertain, but I’m truly grateful to be back at my house,” Sindhu wrote on X, expressing relief after the harrowing experience.
She thanked the ground teams, Dubai authorities, airport staff, immigration officials and all those who assisted her and her team during the disruption. “The empathy and professionalism meant more than words can say. For now, it’s time to rest, reset, and figure out the next steps,” she added.
In earlier posts, Sindhu had described the situation in Dubai as “terrifying”, mentioning interceptions overhead and the rapid escalation of tensions amid the evolving conflict involving Iran.
She had said that she and her team were stranded at the airport along with several families as flights were disrupted.
The ace shuttler also recounted a tense moment when an explosion occurred near the airport area where they were present, prompting her coach to quickly move away from the smoke and debris.
She later confirmed that the group had been shifted to a safer location with assistance from local authorities and the Indian High Commission.
