US EditionPV Sindhu All but Out of All England Open without Playing a Match Due to Iran-Israel War
Escalating missile strikes in the Middle East caused flight cancellations that stranded 20,000 passengers, including PV Sindhu, preventing her participation in the All England Championships.
- PV Sindhu is stranded in Dubai amid escalating missile strikes, and Sanjay Mishra said she might miss the All England Championships this year despite constant contact.
- Escalating missile strikes involving the United States, Israel and Iran disrupted travel, causing multiple airlines to suspend or cancel the majority of Middle East flights.
- Some players such as Unnati Hooda and Gopi rebooked via alternative routes, while Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, and Treesa Jolly managed to depart earlier, with others using hotel time to train with coaches.
- Tournament organisers are monitoring the situation as Kidambi Srikanth, first reserve, could be drafted into the main draw and the Badminton World Federation will reschedule delayed games.
- With operations restarting, coach Vimal Kumar said Sindhu has accepted the situation and is training, noting `There's a World Championship at home`.
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PV Sindhu returns to India after Dubai ordeal, to miss All England Championships
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has returned home to Bengaluru after her ordeal in Dubai, where she was left stranded in the city due to the middle east war. Sindhu will miss the All England Championships, which will begin on March 3.
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