Tata Steel Chess: Nodirbek's Handshake Refusal To Vaishali R Sparks Controversy
The 23-year-old Uzbekistani Grandmaster later addressed the incident on "X," explaining that his refusal to shake hands with ...
"I Don't Touch Other Women": Uzbek GM Refuses Handshake With India's Vaishali, Triggers Row
Once the short video went viral, Yakubboev posted a lengthy response on 'X' saying, he had all the respect for Vaishali and ...
Uzbek GM apologises to Vaishali for alleged sexist behaviour; blames it on Islam and reveals guilt for Divya handshake
Nodirbek Yakubboev issued an apology to Vaishali Praggnanandhaa for ignoring her handshake, but explained that it was due to his religion.
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Uzbek GM Yakubboev declines hand-shake with Vaishali due to religious reasons; apologises later
Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev’s refusal to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali stirred up a controversy at the Tata Steel ...