SINGAPORE STINGERS – CHAMPIONS OF APC 2024 and 2025!
The Singapore Stingers have etched their name in APC history! In 2024, after years of battling the best, they claimed their first-ever championship title in Da Nang—breaking the long-standing dominance of Jakarta and Bangkok. From near misses to ultimate victory, this win is a testament to their resilience, teamwork, and unyielding determination.
The 2025 season marks a new chapter as Stuart Lee (UK) takes over as captain, following the leadership of John Dangerfield (2017-2024), the captain who guided them to their long-awaited triumph. John’s tenure saw the team grow stronger, culminating in our historic win.
Logo Refresh:
As part of their evolution and renewed commitment to excellence, the Stingers have a bold new logo in 2025. The striking new design reflects the Stingers’ relentless pursuit of victory and embodies the strength of their championship-winning team.
Our APC Journey
Since their debut in 2013, the Stingers have been a force to reckon with. They have secured multiple podium finishes, proving time and again that the Singapore Stingers are a contender at the highest level. Some of their proudest milestones include:
- 2014 (Manila) – First podium finish (3rd place, Bronze)
- 2018 & 2019 (Manila & Jakarta) – Back-to-back 2nd place (Silver) finishes, narrowly missing the title
- 2024 (Da Nang) – CHAMPIONS! A historic moment for the Singapore Stingers
- 2025 (Manila) – CHAMPIONS AGAIN!
Super Singles Legacy
Over the years, the Stingers have made their mark in the Super Singles category, with standout performances from:
- Captain John Dangerfield – First Stinger to reach the semi-finals, won 3rd place (2019), and four-time Super Singles competitor (2017-2019, 2024)
- Anran Yu (2023) – Reached the quarter-finals
- Mark Embleton (2022) – Reached the quarter-finals
- Benny Gustafsson (2019) – Semi-finalist (4th place)
Super Singles Hall of Fame
The Super Singles title is awarded to the top two players from each year’s APC. Here’s a look at the Stingers who have earned this honour:
- 2015 – Lee Cook & Vladimir De Garcia
- 2016 – Amit Kumar & Pete Carpenter
- 2017 – Ferdinand Sy & John Dangerfield
- 2018 – Ferdinand Sy & John Dangerfield
- 2019 – Benny Gustafsson & John Dangerfield
- 2022 – Colin Connor & Mark Embleton
- 2023 – Anran Yu & Elbachir Belbachir
- 2024 – Aquilino Jorizal Dy & John Dangerfield
- 2025 – Aquilino Jorizal Dy & Anthony Sutanto
Selection & Sponsorship
Every year, the Stingers hold qualifying tournaments to select the top 12 players for APC, ensuring a competitive and committed team. The Stingers have been fortunate to receive sponsorship from esteemed partners like AUDI, Ronnie O’Sullivan Snooker Academy (R°SSA), and On1 Pool & Bistro, supporting their journey to success.
Stingers at a Glance – APC Timeline
- 2012 – Founded as Singapore Expat Qs (SEQS) by David Gardner (first captain)
- 2013 – APC debut (6th place) in Jakarta
- 2014 – Rebranded as Singapore Stingers | 3rd place (Bronze)
- 2015-2016 – Back-to-back Bronze finishes
- 2017 – New captain: John Dangerfield | 4th place
- 2018-2019 – 2nd place (Silver) in Manila & Jakarta
- 2020-2021 – COVID-19 years
- 2022 – 3rd place (Bronze) in Bangkok
- 2023 – 4th place in Phnom Penh
- 2024 – CHAMPIONS of APC in Da Nang!
- 2025 – CHAMPIONS of APC in Manila!
At APC 2025 MANILA Singapore Stingers showed what it takes to be a championship team and took out the APC TEAM TROPHY. Back to back winners which is a remarkable achievement.
They will go to APC 2026 JAKARTA as the defending champions and favorites to win it again – threepeat?
Contact for any inquiries:
Stuart Lee (Captain)
Email: Â singaporestingersexpats@gmail.com
Singapore Stingers, New Champions of APC, 2024 at Hybrid Pool + Lounge, Da Nang, Vietnam
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