PV Sindhu recalls ‘scary’ Dubai stay amid tensions; Olympic medalist says ‘thankful to government’ after returning home

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu has spoken candidly about the frightening experience of being stranded in Dubai for nearly three days due to sudden airspace closures triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Indian badminton star was en route to Birmingham for the All England Open Championships when explosions and missile strikes involving…

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Global sports in turmoil: List of athletes affected and sporting events impacted due to tensions in middle east

The intensifying conflict in the Middle East, involving Iran, the US, and Israel, has triggered widespread airspace closures, mass flight cancellations, and security alerts. This has stranded athletes, forced event postponements, and raised doubts over major tournaments, including the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paralympic arrivals disrupted ahead of Milano Cortina 2026 The Winter Paralympic…

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