Uzbek's Nodirbek apologises to Vaishali after refusing handshake, gifts her flowers: 'I'm sorry'
Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev personally apologised to India's R Vaishali following the handshake controversy at Tata Steel Chess 2025. Meeting her in person, Nodirbek offered Vaishali flowers and choclate as a gesture of goodwill and said, 'I'm sorry.' The incident had drawn criticism, with many questioning his decision not to shake hands before the game.
Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev personally apologised to India's R Vaishali following the handshake controversy at Tata Steel Chess 2025. Meeting her in person, Nodirbek offered Vaishali flowers and choclate as a gesture of goodwill and said, 'I'm sorry.' The incident had drawn criticism, with many questioning his decision not to shake hands before the game.
