File Photo: Badminton player PV Sindhu | Photo credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA
In a telephone conversation with ANI, PV Ramana said he spoke to PV Sindhu around 3 am on Sunday. “I spoke to my daughter early this morning around 3 am. She said that the Indian embassy is taking care of her and has put her up in a hotel,” PV Sindhu’s father told ANI.
Earlier, two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu shared a message on X on Saturday evening, expressing fear and concern over the conflict between Israel and Iran. She described hearing interceptions overhead and seeing disturbing images, saying it was frightening to witness such events in Dubai.
Sindhu thanked those who checked in with her and assured them that she is currently safe but stranded in Dubai.
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PV Sindhu prayed for the safety of the affected families and said that she was now safe, saying: “To everyone who has been messaging and checking in, thank you; it really means a lot. I am safe now, I am here with my team here in Dubai, and we are doing well as the situation surrounding the war with Iran continues to evolve. The airport is chaotic, with many families stranded and waiting, we all hope we can get past this soon. Moments like these remind you how fragile normal life really is Praying for safety and peace for all those affected,” she added.
Iranian media Press TV reported on Sunday that the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in the Israeli-American attacks. In retaliation, Iran carried out attacks in the Gulf states.
Published on March 1, 2026
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