‘Explosion near Dubai Airport was scary’: PV Sindhu says situation becoming more frightening by the hour

Indian star badminton player and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu, who was left stranded at the airport in Dubai amid the escalating situation between Iran and Israel,  expressed fear and concern, seeing how quickly everything has escalated in Dubai, as the situation around the war with Iran continues to evolve.

In the latest post, she said the situation in Dubai continues to worsen, revealing that an explosion occurred close to where she and her team were sheltering at the airport. “The ordeal continues to unfold, and the situation is becoming more frightening by the hour,” she said.

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She further revealed that her coach had to quickly run out of the area as he was closest to the smoke and debris. She called it an extremely tense and scary moment for all.

Sindhu, however, confirmed that she and her team are currently safe. She said they have been shifted to a more secure location following the incident. “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,” she stated.

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… https://t.co/ZdNtuALk0P

— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) March 1, 2026

In an earlier post, she described hearing interceptions overhead and seeing disturbing visuals, saying it was frightening to witness such events in Dubai.

In a post on X, Sindhu wrote, “It’s hard to process what’s unfolding right now. Hearing the interceptions overhead and seeing how quickly everything has escalated is honestly terrifying. So many disturbing videos are coming to light, and this is sadly the reality of what is happening. Dubai is a city I deeply love, a place that has always felt safe and full of life, which makes this moment even harder to comprehend.”

It’s hard to process what’s unfolding right now. Hearing the interceptions overhead and seeing how quickly everything has escalated is honestly terrifying. So many disturbing videos are coming to light, and this is sadly the reality of what is happening. Dubai is a city I deeply…

— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) February 28, 2026

Indian Embassy taking care of her in Dubai: PV Sindhu’s father

PV Ramana, PV Sindhu’s father, also confirmed that his daughter is safe, and the Indian Embassy in Dubai is taking care of her amid the Israel-Iran tensions and that they arranged accommodation for her in a hotel. Speaking to ANI over the phone, PV Ramana said that he had spoken to PV Sindhu around 3 AM on Sunday.

PV Sindhu also expressed gratitude to the Indian High Commission in Dubai for extending support and ensuring their safety during the crisis. “A special thanks as well to the Indian High Commission in Dubai for their incredible support and constant assistance in helping keep us safe,” she said.

Safe but stuck due to flight disruptions

PV Sindhu prayed for the safety of affected families and said that she was safe but stuck here in Dubai with her team. Sindhu thanked those who checked in on her and assured them that she is currently safe but stranded in Dubai.

She added that the airport is chaotic, with many families stranded and waiting, hoping to get past this soon. “Moments like these remind you how fragile normal life really is. Praying for safety and peace for everyone affected,” she added.

Airlines across the country have been forced to reroute or cancel flights, with airports setting up help desks to assist stranded passengers. Services are expected to resume once safe flight corridors become available, the airlines said, urging passengers to stay updated through official channels as the situation evolves.

(With inputs from ANI)