India’s Olympic medal-winning badminton ace PV Sindhu revealed that an explosion occurred close to where she and her team were sheltering at Dubai airport after being stranded due to the ongoing Iran-linked attacks in the region. She described the moment as extremely tense and frightening, adding that her coach had to quickly move away after finding himself closest to the smoke and debris.
Sindhu shared that the group has since been shifted to a safer location, crediting Dubai Airport authorities and the Indian High Commission for their swift support during the unfolding crisis. As uncertainty continues, she shared a post on her X account about the experience, while also updating that they are now trying to rest while holding on to hope for the situation to settle.
“The ordeal continues to unfold, and the situation is becoming more frightening by the hour. A few hours ago, there was an explosion close to where we were holed up at the airport. My coach had to quickly run out of the area as he was closest to the smoke and debris. It was an extremely tense and scary moment for all of us,” she wrote.
“We are all safe now and have been moved to a more secure place, thanks to the tireless efforts of the staff at Dubai Airport and the Dubai authorities. A special thanks as well to the Indian High Commission in Dubai for their incredible support and constant assistance in helping keep us safe. For now, we are trying to get some rest and hold on to hope as we wait for things to settle,” she added.
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