Uzbek GM Yakubboev refuses handshake with Indian player Vaishali over 'religious' reasons, sparks row (WATCH)
Jan 27 2025, 02:48 PM ISTUzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev caused controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament by refusing to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali due to religious beliefs. He later apologized, clarifying his actions were not disrespectful. The incident sparked mixed reactions online and raised cultural and sportsmanship debates.