💨 Abstract

Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev, a Muslim player from Uzbekistan, refused to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament due to religious reasons. Yakubboev later apologized for any offense caused and clarified that he respects Vaishali and other Indian chess players.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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