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 textbook example of how modern racing pigeon excellence is built. For many years they have worked closely together, united by trust, complementary strengths and a clear shared ambition. No short term thinking. No lucky shots. Just a structural approach aimed at the highest international level.
That philosophy brought them to the ultimate stage of one loft racing. The legendary Pattaya One Loft Race in Thailand. Widely regarded as the biggest and toughest One Loft Race in the world. Thousands of pigeons at the start, extreme heat, long distances and merciless selection. Only real quality survives here.
Proven on the Highest International Stage
The results speak loud and clear.
2018 The Year They Won The Pattaya One Loft Race Final
In 2018, Louis van Riet and Kris Cleirbaut won the Pattaya One Loft Race final. Not just a victory, but a complete triumph with first place individually and victory in the team classification, including the car. Winning Pattaya means instant recognition among the global elite of racing pigeons.
In 2019 they confirmed this level with an eighth place in the final and once again second place in the team classification. No coincidence. Pure confirmation.
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Today’s Status Of The Loft In Pattaya
In 2025 they returned after several years of absence. No big words. No large entries. Just confidence in their system.
Pattaya 2025. Facts That Matter
Only ten pigeons were entered. Eight of them still in competition after the brutal preparation races. An eighty percent survival rate at Pattaya level is exceptional and says everything about the strength of the team.
After three demanding races of 245, 285 and 330 kilometers, their pigeons ranked
34th of 12,178
203rd of 12,178
380th of 12,178
As if that were not enough, their pigeons also won first prizes in local club races in Thailand. Clear proof that this quality is independent of format, location or climate. These are racing pigeons that perform anywhere in the world.
The Philosophy Behind the Results
No paper champions.
No one time wonders.
The colony is built on pigeons that deliver in the basket. Under pressure. In extreme conditions. Against the very best in the world. Foundation breeders such as AIR DIAMOND perfectly represent that vision. Hardness, reliability and repeatable success. Exactly the qualities needed to move the pigeon sport forward.
This is not hype.
This is not coincidence.
These are confirmed world class results. Repeated. Proven. Sustainable.
Whoever wins in Pattaya belongs to the world elite.
Whoever repeats it shows true class.
That is exactly what the names Louis van Riet and Kris Cleirbaut stand for today within international pigeon sport. A story that fits the spirit of Pigeon Boss. Honest. Performance driven. Always in service of the sport.
We keep watching,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
