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‘Extremely tense and scary’: PV Sindhu after explosion near Dubai Airport

March 1, 2026

PV Sindhu, the Indian badminton star, is stranded at Dubai International Airport amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, following an explosion near the airport. She described her experience as 'tense and frightening,' with flight operations suspended en route to the All England Open tournament in Birmingham. Sindhu reported that her coach had to quickly move away from smoke and debris, and the situation continues to worsen.

‘Extremely tense and scary’: PV Sindhu after explosion near Dubai Airport

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PV Sindhu was traveling to the All England Open when she became stranded at Dubai Airport.
An explosion occurred near the airport, prompting panic among passengers.
Flight operations at Dubai Airport have been suspended due to escalating regional tensions.
Sindhu reported that her coach had to quickly escape from the area of the explosion.
The situation is described as becoming more frightening by the hour.

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‘Extremely tense and scary’: PV Sindhu after explosion near Dubai Airport

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