Trans cyclist wins race against females to prove biological men have physical advantage — calls trans athletes 'selfish': 'No honor' in their victories

A biological male who identifies as a transgender female recently competed in women's cycling races and won to "stir controversy" and prove that biological men have a physical advantage over biological females.

Na Hwa-rin, a 37-year-old from South Korea, was born a male but underwent "gender-affirming surgery" in 2022, according to the Korea Times. The surgery allowed Hwa-rin to receive a new birth certificate and be legally considered female.

"I was around 7 when I first thought I should have been born a woman," the cyclist stated.

Since then, Hwa-rin has competed in female races at this year's Gangwon Sports Festival and won medals. The wins sparked controversy regarding biological males competing with biological females.

Hwa-rin, who also won medals in men's races before transitioning, admitted that the goal of competing in women's races was to "stir controversy" and advocate for a third transgender diversion.

"I have no unresolved feelings over winning because that's no longer what I want. My goal was to stir controversy and get my story heard by competing," Hwa-rin stated.

The cyclist described being "more relieved than triumphant" after winning the women's races.

"I am not honored," Hwa-rin continued. "I am not proud of myself at all. I believe other transgender athletes would feel the same way. They may not want to admit it, but they're being selfish. There is no honor as an athlete in that."

While Hwa-rin qualified to compete in the National Sports Festival, the cyclist declined.

"I don't want to make an issue to the point where I harm other people," Hwa-rin explained.

Hwa-rin does not plan to compete in a professional race, preferring to avoid potentially hindering a biological female athlete's career.

The cyclist hopes a "third gender" division will be added to athletic competitions, similar to "weight divisions in some sports."

"Under the current binary system, women athletes will be discouraged and their hard work might not be recognized due to the participation of transgender athletes. At the same time, trans woman athletes, no matter how hard they worked, will never be truly honored for their wins. Honor is the goal that all athletes aspire to attain, but this is a situation where nobody will be honored. I think that shouldn't happen," Hwa-rin stated.

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