Vaishali speaks up on Nodirbek Yakubboev handshake incident: ‘I respect his views…Didn’t bother me in any way’
World No 18 Vaishali will be seen in the Norway Chess later this year which has a strong elite women’s field including Ju ...
Vaishali breaks silence on Nodirbek Yakubboev refusing handshake: 'Respect his views and decisions'
While Nodirbek Yakubboev was criticised by legendary chess players and fans for refusing to shake hands with R Vaishali, the ...
R Vaishali Sets Sights On Consistency And Candidates Qualification: 'My Main Goal Is...'
R Vaishali said having a brother of R Praggnanandhaa's calibre around on tour has been supremely beneficial to her and she ...
The Diplomat17d
Chess, Culture, and Controversy: Uzbek Grandmaster’s Handshake Refusal Sparks Debate
Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev has publicly apologized to his Indian counterpart, Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu, for refusing to shake her hand before their match at the 2025 Tata Steel ...
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Yakubboev aplogises to Vaishali for handshake row
I want to wish good luck to both of you.' IMAGE: Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev (right) aplogised to Indian GM R Vaishali in person, on the sidelines of the Tata Steel Chess tournament in ...
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Uzbek GM, Who Refused To Shake Hands With R Praggnanandhaa's Sister R Vaishali, Meets Her And Gifts...
Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev's refusal to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali stirred up a controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament before the Uzbek apologised, saying that he meant no ...
The Indian Express20d
Uzbekistan GM refuses to shake hands with Vaishali on ‘religious grounds’
Uzbekistan grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev has cleared the air on he refuted to shake hands with Vaishali Rameshbabu in the ongoing Tata Steel chess tournament. Nodirbek Yakubboev has cited his ...
Hindustan Times20d
Uzbek GM’s viral video apology to Vaishali will leave you confused, fails to explain Divya fist-bump in same tournament
In the video, Nodirbek Yakubboev can be seen apologising to Vaishali Rameshbabu and her brother with a bouquet of flowers, just like a Bollywood movie. Vaishali Rameshbabu fell victim to ...
The New Indian Express20d
With flowers and chocolate, Uzbek GM Yakubboev says sorry to Vaishali for handshake furore
Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands: Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev offered flowers, chocolate and a personal apology to Indian GM R Vaishali after causing quite a stir by refusing to shake hands ...
The Telegraph20d
With flowers and chocolate, Uzbek GM Yakubboev says sorry to Indian GM Vaishali for handshake furore
Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev offered flowers, chocolate and a personal apology to Indian GM R Vaishali after causing quite a stir by refusing to shake hands with her before their game in the ...
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Tata Steel Chess: Uzbek Chess Player Nodirbek Apologises To R Vaishali, Gifts Her Chocolates, Flowers - Watch
After refusing to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali at the Tata Steel Chess, Uzbek chess Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev met the Indian chess player and apologized for his actions, on Thursday ...
Deccan Chronicle21d
Handshake under the Check
But is there a gender bias even in handshake? Uzbek chess grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev found himself in the eye of storm after refusing handshake with Indian chess player R Vaishali. He then ...