Thailand Masters FCI FINAL 400 km | When Seconds Decide Everything
If you ever needed proof that a One Loft Race is real pigeon sport, this was it. On January 3, 2026, the Thailand Masters FCI One Loft Race delivered a…
Jay Lissenberg, Utrecht: The Quiet Force Behind the Marathon Pigeon Racing Revolution in 2025
Some fanciers win races, but others create lasting legacies. Jay Lissenberg certainly belongs to the latter group. Without any fanfare or boastful declarations, Jay has meticulously built a pigeon line…
Esther Vereecke Pigeons: From National Breakthrough To Modern Middle Distance Power
Esther Vereecke does not run a giant show loft. There is no endless row of aviaries, no army of helpers. In Beerzel, a small part of Putte in Belgium, she…
Jan Grootoonk Claims Victory in Ruffec 2025 – A Marathon Masterclass in Afdeling 11
On June 8th, 2025, 2,258 pigeons were released at 3:00 PM in Ruffec, France, for a challenging NPO long-distance race in Afdeling 11 (Friesland). Clear skies, warm conditions, and a…
Thailand Masters FCI on the Razor’s Edge
The Grand Average Speed Ace Pigeon Is Not a Title. It’s a Verdict. There are One Loft Races where a single brilliant day is enough to make headlines. Thailand Masters…
Young Pigeon Racing Needs Brains, Not Bravado
A Pigeon Boss Analysis on Losses, Overcrowding and Responsibility Young pigeon racing in Europe is once again under the microscope. In Belgium, Germany and beyond, discussions are heating up about…
The Narbonne Demolition by Jeroen van Heumen
In international pigeon racing, there are victories you accept with a polite nod, and then there are results that redefine the hierarchy for years to come. What Jeroen van Heumen…
Marche 2025 – Bert Bloemert Rules Afdeling 10 with 1217 m/min
The Race: tension from the very start On Sunday, August 17, 2025, the skies over Marche opened for another decisive race in Afdeling 10. At 10:30 AM, no fewer than…
Louis van Riet & Kris Cleirbaut, World Class Racing Pigeons Built on Vision, Trust and Proven Performance
True success in international pigeon sport never comes by accident. It grows from vision, character and long term cooperation. The partnership between Louis van Riet and Kris Cleirbaut is a…
ORLÉANS 03-08-2025 – THE DAY VERKERK REWROTE THE RULES
Saturday morning, 08:00 AM. 4,168 pigeons from district 5 “South Holland” are released from Orléans, France, for a race of just over 520 kilometers to the Dutch province of Zuid-Holland.…