India, March 3 -- PV Sindhu opened up about the frightening experience she and her support staff endured after being left stranded at Dubai airport while travelling for the All England Open. With tensions escalating in Iran, air travel across the Middle East was thrown into chaos, and major hubs, including Dubai, one of the world's busiest international airport, were shut for a second straight day in one of the most severe disruptions in recent times.

The extraordinary circumstances ultimately ruled Sindhu out of the prestigious tournament, which got underway on Tuesday. Speaking after her return, Sindhu described the anxiety and uncertainty that gripped her during the ordeal. With transport services suspended and confusion all around, t...