Today we must unfortunately swallow a bitter pill. Our beloved sport has taken a substantial hit at the administrative and legal level. It is a decision that, at first glance, brings pain to the heart of every true pigeon enthusiast. But as elite sports competitors, we look reality straight in the eye, instantly square our…
Fanciers, fanatics, kings of the long-distance trek! Listen up, because the cards have been reshuffled. If you thought you knew everything there was to know about the marathon, think again, the FCI just changed the game. On April 14, a bombshell was dropped that will change our sport forever. No more nonsense, no more “lucky…
Anyone who still believes the biggest threats to pigeon racing are found at the liberation site is not looking closely enough. The real battle is being fought in boardrooms, scientific dossiers, and international policy arenas. Exactly where Fédération Colombophile Internationale has now chosen to step forward with conviction. The third International Pigeon Vet Conference was…
The official results of the FCI World Best Pigeon 2025 have been finalized. For every dedicated pigeon fancier, this represents the moment of the year where passion, craftsmanship, and the natural power of the racing pigeon converge on the global stage. This ranking is the absolute recognition for the most consistent athletes in our sport….
Let’s be real, for a while now, international pigeon racing has felt a bit like the Wild West. We’ve seen some incredible races, sure, but the regulations? They were often as leaky as an old wicker basket. For 2026, the FCI has finally shown its teeth. And trust me , it was long overdue. If…
It is the talk of the town in every pigeon union from Belgium to China: the legal tug-of-war between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Pigeon Federation (FCI). For the loyal followers of the Racing Pigeon Olympiad, a significant change is on the horizon. Although the iconic name must officially make way for…
Every BirdFlu headline burns the same wound in the sport: transport banned, races suspended, clubs silenced, championships erased. Months of preparation turn worthless overnight, not because someone proved pigeons are dangerous — but because fear is easier than evidence. Then the FCI pointed to a new laboratory study from Di Genova et al. (Animal &…
When the top of the pigeon world moves, you pay attention. On September 20, 2025, a high-profile FCI delegation touched down in Mira, Portugal, to inspect the newly constructed loft that’s set to become one of the most advanced racing pigeon facilities in the world. And let’s be clear — this isn’t just another loft….
