01 — Endorsing Masters
Nine voices.
Five continents.
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GM Mohamed Riad
One of Africa's most respected Taekwondo figures. An international poomsae referee who has stood with HWI since its first edition, lending credibility and consistency to our judging standards across every tournament.
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GM Cosimo Spinelli
51 years on the mat. 100 podium finishes. A World Master Championship medallist and coach who guided a deaf athlete to a world title. GM Spinelli is the gold standard of European Taekwondo and one of HWI's most vocal champions.
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GM Jim Harp
A US Nationals and US Open gold medallist with 45+ years on the mat — still teaching, still competing, still leading.
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GM Erica Linthorst
A force for accessible global competition, GM Linthorst brings elite technical standards and a deep commitment to making international Taekwondo available to athletes regardless of their background or location.
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GM Russ Wood
"After many online competitions over two years, HWI has proven to be the best and easiest we have dealt with." At 84, with 510+ medals and still competing, GM Wood embodies the never-finish spirit that HWI stands for.
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GM Julie Tregeagle
A Poomsae World Champion whose legacy extends far beyond the podium. GM Tregeagle uses her platform to drive humanitarian outreach and education in underserved communities — values that sit at the very heart of HWI.
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GM Sabree Salleh
A pillar of Malaysian Taekwondo and a key bridge between the Asian and European martial arts communities. GM Salleh's endorsement has been instrumental in growing HWI's reach across Southeast Asia.
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GM Na Zih
The leading Taekwondo authority across the Middle East and a long-standing HWI ambassador. GM Na Zih has helped expand HWI's presence across the Gulf region and continues to champion the championship's charitable mission.
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GM Svetlana Kana Gvozdić
One of Europe's most respected international judges and a consistent voice for technical excellence in Taekwondo. GM Gvozdić brings rigour, fairness, and a lifetime of competitive experience to everything HWI does.
