Welcome airspace bosses and fellow fanciers! Wipe your windows and brace yourselves, because what unfolded in the skies above ‘s-Hertogenbosch last weekend borders on the unbelievable. We dive straight into the epicenter of the absolute elite of Dutch pigeon racing. If there is one loft where pure passion, ruthless selection, and an unadulterated winning mentality merge into an unbeatable machine, it is Team van Oss Pigeons. Irving and Erik have once again guided their athletes to the absolute boiling point at the perfect moment. With 58 pigeons in the battle, they demonstrated exactly how to completely bend a grueling national classic to their will.
The Battle in the Sky: True Gladiator Weather
Saturday, July 4, 2026, officially goes down as a day when true athletes stood up. The baskets opened in Chateauroux Parc at exactly 07:15 AM to release a massive fleet of 36,386 birds into the French skies. The conditions along the racing line were an ultimate test of character. With lightly cloudy skies, temperatures rising to 23 degrees, and a moderate westerly wind blowing right on the beak, this was absolutely no walk in the park. This is the heavy working weather where amateurs drop out and the pure gladiators of Team van Oss Pigeons claim the throne.
The Provincial Slaughter: Section 3 Oost-Brabant
In the provincial results of Section 3 Oost-Brabant, the competition was simply left in the shadow. Out of 4,353 pigeons in the race, the Bossche champions put on a display of early arrivals that kept clocks across the rest of the province chillingly silent.
The wonder hen 5-1394828 grabbed the absolute grand prize for the team by dropping onto the landing board like a comet at a speed of 1395.643 meters per minute over a distance of more than 603 kilometers. Barely a minute and a half later, the incomparable 4-8518477 arrived at the gate to claim the successive top classification at 1391.136 meters per minute.
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Official Provincial Prize List (43 Prizes / 58 Basketed)
1st, 2nd, 26th, 30th, 42nd, 50th, 56th, 58th, 72nd, 127th, 128th, 129th, 191st, 206th, 215th, 221st, 257th, 274th, 303rd, 385th, 392nd, 406th, 428th, 449th, 452nd, 462nd, 521st, 593rd, 747th, 762nd, 847th, 849th, 865th, 889th, 890th, 1080th, 1101st, 1152nd, 1201st, 1271st, 1296th, 1393rd, and 1409th Provincial (74%).
With a staggering 43 prizes won out of 58 birds sent, Team van Oss achieved a jaw-dropping provincial prize percentage:
The National Stage: Demolition at the Highest Level
When we examine the official national results, the out-of-this-world class of this colony becomes truly clear. Amidst the absolute world elite of pigeon racing and against a massive field of 3,212 participants, Irving and Erik proved that their Team van Oss Pigeons is rightfully called the pride of the region.
Nationally, the phenomenal 5-1394828V captured a breathtaking 11th place overall. The rock-solid cock 4-8518477M claimed a magnificent 13th National in that exact same grueling battle.
Official National Prize List (43 Prizes / 58 Basketed)
11th, 13th, 64th, 74th, 117th, 137th, 147th, 150th, 182nd, 363rd, 365th, 379th, 622nd, 666th, 709th, 735th, 921st, 967th, 1068th, 1574th, 1593th, 1689th, 1811th, 1919th, 1928th, 1981th, 2442nd, 2999th, 4106th, 4228th, 5015th, 5042nd, 5187th, 5347th, 5355th, 7088th, 7227th, 7757th, 8192nd, 8771st, 9026th, 9821st, and 9923rd National (74%).
Because the entirety of the provincial prize-winners effortlessly crossed the national classification threshold, the efficiency remains equally elite:
Noble Blood Never Lies: The Lineage of the Early Birds
Behind these magical results lies a sophisticated breeding system and the absolute royalty of modern pigeon racing. The genes of these two early birds prove that winning is simply hardcoded into the strain.
Here is the translation of the description into English, maintaining that same passion for the sport:
The Main Character: NL 25-1394828 V
This is a top-tier racing pigeon bred by Team van Oss from ‘s-Hertogenbosch. She is a hen (V) with a beautiful chequer feather pattern. Although she is still young, she has already proven her immense talent on the racing program with some spectacular performances in major competition:
4th against 1,606 pigeons from St. Souplets
7th NPO against 6.818 pigeons from Chateauroux
10th NPO against 7,652 pigeons from Sens
Winning early prizes like these against such massive numbers is a feat reserved only for the best. A quick look at her pedigree reveals exactly where that winning mentality comes from, combining the noble bloodlines of Jan Hooymans with the absolute top performers of R.A. Bakker & Zn.
The Paternal Line: Pure Hooymans Gold
Her father is NL 23-9408845 M (“Son Wout x Brenda”), a direct Jan Hooymans cock who is fully DNA certified. This cock has already proven to be a fantastic breeder, having sired the 1st Ace Pigeon Short Distance in Federation 1 of Section 3 (Afdeling 3).
Looking back another generation, we find a legendary pairing:
Grandfather “Wout” (NL 20-2014738 M): A phenomenal racer crowned 1st Belgian National Ace Pigeon Long Distance (5 races) in 2022. His victories include 1st National Limoges against 10,381 pigeons and 1st National Tulle against 4,185 pigeons.
Grandmother “Brenda” (NL 19-1022194 V): Winner of 1st National Argenton against 26,085 pigeons (and the fastest overall against the entire release of 42,847 pigeons). She is a direct descendant of a daughter of the world-famous “Harry”.
The Maternal Line: The Best of R.A. Bakker & Zn. & Koopman
The mother is NL 23-9173244 V (“Dream Artus”), also a chequer hen. She is a formidable breeding hen who has already produced multiple ace pigeons, including the 1st Ace Pigeon Vitesse (Short Distance) Federation 1 Section 3 and the 1st Ace Pigeon Middle Distance BCC 2025. Even on the international stage in the grueling Afrika Pro One Loft Race, her offspring fought their way straight to the front.
Her heritage is equally spectacular:
Grandfather “ARTUS” (NL 17-1101069 M): A powerhouse on the NPO flights, winning 1st NPO Issoudun against 4,296 pigeons (which was also 1st in Sector 3 against a massive 14,084 pigeons). His pedigree highlights the strong influence of the legendary C. & G. Koopman lines through “Arthro”.
Grandmother “GERMINY’S DREAM” (NL 21-1032912 V): A fantastic hen that won 2nd NPO La Ferte St. Aubin against 4,435 pigeons and achieved top rankings in the prestigious PIPA rankings.
This pedigree is the kind that makes any true pigeon fancier’s heart beat faster. It is a brilliant accumulation of national winners, provincial winners, and ace pigeons. Backed by such an elite foundation, this hen is bound for a golden future, whether ruling the skies or dominating the breeding loft!
The Main Protagonist: NL.24-8518477 “New Kyann”
Breeder: Mevr. Snellen & zn / Team van Oss
Breath-taking Achievements
This young talent completely outflew the competition in 2025. His track record is truly spectacular:
1st Ace Pigeon Allround (Afd. 3) Provincial 2025
6th Ace Pigeon PIPA Rankings Yearling 2025
15th Ace Pigeon PIPA Ranking Allround 2025
He delivered his absolute masterpiece from Issoudun, claiming 1st in Sector 1 against a massive field of 9,464 pigeons, which also secured a phenomenal 4th National against 32,812 pigeons! On top of that, he won 5th NPO Issoudun against 3,407 pigeons and 9th Chateauroux Sector 1 against 6,818 pigeons. A true front-runner who knows exactly how to win.
The Royal Bloodline
Golden Father
His sire is NL 22-8637673 M (Winkens Rothenburg, chequer). He is a direct son of TED (1st Nat. ZLU Agen ’21 against 6,808 pigeons) paired with Miss Wonderfull (grandmother to numerous national top performers on the extreme long distance, including Bordeaux, Tarbes, and Bergerac). The genes of long-distance winners are firmly anchored on the father’s side.
Elite Mother
His dam is NL 20-1613255 V (Dtr. Olympic DINY, Mevr. Snellen & zn). She is a daughter of the legendary Kyann (Team van Oss, 5th National Ace Pigeon Fondspiegel 4-years) and Olympic Diny. Olympic Diny herself was a phenomenon in the skies, finishing as 3rd Dutch Olympiad Pigeon Allround 2019/2020 and winning 1st NPO Montlucon against 7,299 pigeons.
Conclusion
With New Kyann, we see the perfect synergy between the raw power and endurance of the extreme long distance (via the sire’s side) and the sheer speed and allround dominance of the Olympic Diny line (via the dam’s side). This is the exact kind of racing pigeon every fancier dreams of: character, speed, and an unconditional drive to be the first one home. A true gem for the sport of pigeon racing!
Pigeon Racing is Top Sport and Enjoyment with Swagger
Performances like these from Team van Oss Pigeons demonstrate exactly why we love this beautiful sport so incredibly much. The early mornings, scraping the perches in the dawn, and the search for the perfect system—it all comes together in that one magical moment when a pigeon drops from the sky like a bullet. Pigeon racing is alive, vibrant, and more beautiful than ever when contested with so much joy and passion. The masters from Den Bosch already have their eyes locked on the next horizon, and the dominant victory march is far from over!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
