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‘Stay away from all windows and glass’: Inside PV Sindhu’s Dubai ordeal and All England Super 1000 absence

March 3, 2026

PV Sindhu's journey to participate in the All England Super 1000 tournament was abruptly halted when she became stranded in Dubai due to escalating conflicts in the region. Flights were suspended following large-scale air attacks in the Middle East, forcing her to return to India without competing.

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu had to miss out on All England Championships after being stuck in Dubai due to Middle East conflict. (

Credit: Express photo by Amit Mehra & Screengrab/Instagram)

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PV Sindhu was en route to Birmingham for the All England Super 1000 when she was stranded in Dubai.
Flights were suspended in Dubai on February 28 due to escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
Sindhu experienced a delay of multiple days at the transit hub before returning to India.
She received support from the Indian government and consulate during her ordeal.
Sindhu described her experience in Dubai as terrifying and unexpected.

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‘Stay away from all windows and glass’: Inside PV Sindhu’s Dubai ordeal and All England Super 1000 absence

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