India’s R Vaishali shared her thoughts on Nodirbek’s handshake controversy. Nordibek later apologised to her with chocolate and flowers.

(250203) -- WIJK AAN ZEE, Feb. 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Abdusattorov Nordibek of Uzbekistan is seen during the last round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands, Feb. 2, ...

You actually apologised. It’s totally fine. You don’t have to worry about it,” Vaishali said. While Nordibek is currently ninth in the Tata Steel Chess 2025 Challengers standings with 5 out of 10 ...

In a video shared by The Khel India on X, Vaishali can be seen extending her hand for a handshake ahead of the fourth-round of the game, following which Yakubboev sat down without acknowledging the ...