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Uzbek GM Cites 'religious Reasons' Behind Refusing Handshake With India's Vaishali
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January 27, 2025 • 14:00 PM View: 329
Tata Steel Chess Tournament: Uzbekistan's Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev has issued an explanation regarding the refusal to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali during the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, saying he didn't shake hands with the Indian GM because of "religious reasons".
A video circulating on social media shows Vaishali extending her hand before the start of a fourth-round match against Yakubboev. However, Yakubboev sits down without acknowledging her gesture, leaving the Indian player visibly uncomfortable.
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