Derrick Zhang

Derrick Zhang is one of Singapore’s brightest young armwrestling prospects, balancing the dual identities of rising athlete and community builder. Still in his teens, he already boasts medals at the national level, including a gold medal at the Singapore Nationals 2024 Junior & Senior 75 kg class, and he has since broken into the country’s top junior athlete at around 75 kg. Backed by an athlete sponsorship from Eastside Arm Wrestling, Derrick has tested himself against seasoned pullers in high‑profile super‑matches and SEA‑regional qualifiers, cementing a reputation for explosive starts and a top‑roll that can catch veterans off guard. Equally significant is Derrick’s commitment to growing the sport. As Head of Youth Development at Eastside Arm Wrestling and a core volunteer within Singapore Armwrestling, he runs weekly junior practices around the island, scouts new talent, and co‑organises events such as the Singapore Junior Championships and the annual Junior Gathering—the largest meet‑up Singapore’s scene has witnessed so far. Balancing undergraduate studies with training, Derrick frames his goals around both personal performance and community impact. He aims to compete in the upcoming world championships, and perhaps most ambitiously, grow the local under‑18 roster to two hundred athletes by 2026. In a young, fast‑evolving sport, his blend of talent, organisation, and infectious enthusiasm makes him a keystone figure in Singapore’s arm‑wrestling future.