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 ...
'Religious reasons': Why Uzbek GM Yakubboev refused Vaishali's handshake
"I respect Vaishali and her brother as the strongest chess players in India ... the game and there was an awkward situation," ...
Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev declines hand-shake with Indian GM R Vaishali due to religious reasons; apologises later
Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev's decision not to shake hands with Indian player R Vaishali due to religious reasons caused ...
'Uncivilized Player': Netizens Slam Nodirbek Yakubboev For Declining Hand-Shake With Vaishali Due To Religious Reasons
In a video shared by ChessBase India on social media, Vaishali can be seen extending her hand before the start of a ...
Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev declines handshake with India’s Vaishali, apologises later: ‘I do not touch...’
Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev faced backlash for refusing to shake hands with India’s Vaishali. He clarified his actions ...
THIS Muslim player refuses to ‘shake hands’ with India star Vaishali due to…, says THIS
R. Vaishali, Indian GM and sister of chess star R. Praggnanandhaa was left in an awkward situation when Uzbekistan GM ...
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 Rameshbabu for ignoring her handshake, but explained that it was due to his religion.
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Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev declines handshake with India’s Vaishali, apologises later: ‘I do not touch...’
“I respect Vaishali and her brother as the strongest chess players ... Another Uzbek player Nodirbek Abdusattorov is playing in the 'Open' section of the tournament.