PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai amid Israel-Iran row, father confirms

PV Sindhu's father confirmed she is safe and being looked after by the Indian Embassy in Dubai after being stranded amid Israel-Iran tensions. The embassy has arranged a hotel for her. Sindhu had earlier posted on X expressing her fear.

Father Confirms Sindhu's Safety

PV Ramana, Indian star badminton player PV Sindhu's father, said that his daughter confirmed that 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. He shared that she told him the Indian Embassy in Dubai is looking after her and has arranged for her to stay in a hotel. "I spoke with my daughter early this morning around 3 am. She said the Indian Embassy is taking care of her, and they've put her up in a hotel," PV Sindhu's father told ANI.

Sindhu's First-Hand Account from Dubai

Earlier, the two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu posted on X on Saturday night Earlier, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu shared a post on X on Saturday night, expressing fear and concern over the Israel-Iran conflict. She described hearing interceptions overhead and seeing disturbing visuals, saying it was frightening to witness such events in Dubai. Sindhu thanked those who checked in on her and assured them that she is currently safe but stranded 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." PV Sindhu prayed for the safety of affected families and said that she was safe now, stating, "To everyone who has been messaging and checking in, thank you; it truly means a lot. I am safe right now, stuck here in Dubai with my team, and we are doing okay as the situation around the war with Iran continues to evolve. The Airport is chaotic, with many families stranded and waiting, all of us just hoping we 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.

Broader Conflict Context

Iranian media Press TV has reported on Sunday that the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in the Israeli-US strikes. In retaliation, Iran carried out strikes in Gulf countries. (ANI)

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