A Japanese female professional shogi player who holds six women's titles has asked the game's governing body to revise rules that bar pregnant players from championship matches near their due dates, her lawyer said Tuesday.Kana Fukuma, 33, argues that the rules restrict women's reproductive rights, a concept that encompasses the freedom to decide whether to give birth. She has submitted a written request to the Japan Shogi Association, the lawyer said.The association has indicated that the rules could be revised after further deliberations, saying it is "continuing discussions with experts …READ FULL ARTICLE
