Listen up, folks! Put down your coffee and pay attention. Whenever the KBDB releases the final results for the Olympiad selection, the international pigeon racing world holds its breath. Belgium is, and always will be, the cradle—the Champions League of our sport. I’ve just scanned the list for Dortmund 2026, and let me tell you… we’re not just sending pigeons; we’re sending flying phenomena!
It took some blood, sweat, and gallons of coffee, but the white smoke has finally cleared. The coefficients have been tallied, the veterinary checks are green, and the doping tests came back spotless. The squad representing our country in the Westfalenhallen is stronger than ever. This is the team that will give the rest of the world weak knees.
The Official Results: Who’s Packing for the Olympiad?
The battle for an Olympiad ticket is the toughest there is. You can’t just have one lucky break; you have to be untouchable for two full seasons. Below are the names that will defend the Belgian honor. These are the birds that are about to write history.
Category | Discipline | The Grandmasters | Ring Number | Why it’s legendary |
Cat. A | Sprint | Leturcq – Duponchelle | BE23-1074020 | Pure, raw power on the short track. |
Cat. B | Middle Distance | Team Baetens | BE22-4028052 | A machine that never misses a beat. |
Cat. C | Long Distance | Sam Bostoen | BE23-4156320 | Character, stamina, pure class. |
Cat. D | All-Round | Rogier Ingels | BE23-4121762 | The ‘decathlete’ of our sport. |
Cat. E | Marathon | Noël De Clercq | BE19-4002005 | THE MIRACLE OF 2019! |
Cat. G | Yearlings | Esmanne – Defert | BE24-1071543 | The future is already secured. |
Cat. H | Old Birds | Palm – Krücker J.P. | BE23-1050790 | Proven quality at the highest level. |
Cat. I | Long Dist. (1yr) | Team Baetens | BE23-4003301 | A double strike for the men from Sint-Niklaas! |
The ‘Iron Eater’ of Noël De Clercq: Retirement? Think again!
Let’s talk about true obsession. When I scanned the KBDB results, my heart rate spiked at one specific ring number: BE19-4002005 by Noël De Clercq.
Folks, we are talking about a bird from 2019! While the rest of its generation has been sitting in the breeding loft for years, growing fat on past glory, this athlete refuses to throw in the towel. It’s 2026, and this bird is defying every law of nature!
This isn’t just a racing pigeon; it’s a flying monument. A warrior that has been throwing down for seven seasons on the most grueling distances. While the youngsters with their shiny feathers thought they were running the show, this ‘old-timer’ showed them every corner of the sky. That isn’t luck—that is indestructible iron quality and grit you just can’t teach. This is what gives the Pigeon Boss a lump in his throat!
Dortmund 2026: The Greatest Show on Earth
The show at the Westfalenhallen (February 6-8, 2026) is going to be a spectacle like no other. Forget the legal debates about whether it’s called the “Racing Pigeon Fair” or the Olympiad—for us, it’s the place where we celebrate the dream of every fancier.
The Sport Class: Witness the Belgian gladiators from the list above up close.
The Exhibition: The latest gadgets, the best feed, and the smartest systems. Everything in one hall.
Gala Night (Feb 7): Honoring the international champions. Put on your best suit; this is the night of the stars!
I’ll be there for sure to congratulate our Belgian champions. Make sure you grab your tickets at germany2026.de. You don’t want to miss this, even if it’s just to soak up the atmosphere and see veterans like Noël De Clercq’s bird in the cage.
See you in Dortmund. The coffee (or something stronger) is waiting!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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