PV Sindhu left stranded in Dubai as flights were cancelled due to Middle East crisis

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu was left stranded at the Dubai Airport on Saturday en route to Birmingham in England as flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel. Sindhu is travelling to Birmingham to participate in the prestigious All-England badminton championship.

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title after Goh Jin Wei retires

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:29 PM

Bangkok, Feb 1 (IANS): Young Indian badminton player Devika Sihag has etched her name in the history books as she won the women’s singles crown at the Thailand Masters Super 300 tournament on Sunday. Devika has become only the third Indian shuttler, after stalwarts PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal, to win a women's singles title in a Super 300.