Uzbek GM who caused huge furore by refusing to shake Indian GM Vaishali's hand "for religious reasons" says sorry

Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev apologised to Indian GM R Vaishali for refusing to shake hands, citing religious reasons. Despite earlier controversy due to inconsistencies in his actions, Yakubboev sought to make amends by presenting Vaishali and another player, Divya Deshmukh, with flowers, chocolates, and personal apologies. Vaishali accepted the apology.