Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev greeted India’s Divya Deshmukh with a ‘Namaste’ before their match in Prague, showing respect and addressing past controversies. Yakubboev previously avoided a handshake with Indian GM R Vaishali for religious reasons, later apologizing. His gesture towards Deshmukh highlights efforts to bridge cultural differences, demonstrating mutual respect in the chess community.
Watch: Uzbek GM chooses ‘Namaste’ over handshake before game
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