Mat Janssen from Gennep to Romania: ten chances at genetic gold
In Gennep, Mat Janssen dreams. In Romania, fanciers can now literally click on that dream. On Columbofil.net there is currently a Premium auction with ten youngsters from his unique breeding…
Cheap Timing Is A Costly Risk – Why Non Certified Chip Rings Undermine The Pigeon Sport
The pigeon sport stands or falls on trust. Trust in the pigeon, in the fancier and above all in the result. Electronic timing is not a side issue. It is…
Bram ten Klei – The Unstoppable Force from Zuidoostbeemster
Race Niergnies 09/08/2025 – Facts and Figures On Saturday morning, August 9th, at 08:00 AM, the baskets opened in Niergnies. The distance: 288.662 km towards Zuidoostbeemster. A total of 1,656…
PathoSense, The diagnostic test that finally pulls pigeon racing out of the guessing era
Every fancier knows the feeling. A pigeon isn’t right, results begin to drop, youngsters go off form and nobody can pinpoint what’s actually going on. We look, we feel, we…
Kaier Triumphs on Argenton: From a Chinese Dream to Belgian Glory!
Argenton: A Flight of Passion and Speed What an unforgettable battle we witnessed this Saturday, July 26th, on the national race from Argenton! At precisely 07:15 AM, 562 eager racing…
Mat Janssen, the dreamer from Gennep who breeds other people’s long distance dreams
Some fanciers are mainly busy with their own result sheet. And then there are a few who dare to think bigger. Who do not just want to make their own…
Cancellation of Willem De Bruijn Auction Sparks Rumours, but Facts Must Prevail
The announced cancellation of the annual Willem De Bruijn auction, originally scheduled for December 28, has quickly led to widespread speculation within the pigeon sport. In particular, rumours are circulating…
Marche, Hoekstra/Mendes da Costa (Ternaard) strikes with a masterful victory
Race facts On August 17th, 2025, in Region 2, exactly 376 pigeons were released from Marche at 10:30 AM. Covering a distance of 353 km to Ternaard, the challenge was…
The Pigeon Boss Speaks: Train on the Line and They’ll Fly Like an Arrow
Some fanciers toss their pigeons in all directions “to train their compass.” Not me. I draw a line from Barcelona to Delft and I stick to it. Why? Because pigeons…
British Pigeon Sport Chooses Unity, RPRA and NWHU Reach a Historic Agreement
Good news for everyone who truly cares about pigeon racing. And make no mistake, this is not just another update. This is the kind of news that makes every fancier…