Welcome, bosses of the airspace and passionate racing fans! If there is one spot on the map where top-tier sports, pure ambition, and unadulterated class merge, it is in ‘s-Hertogenbosch . What the crew behind Team van Oss Pigeons delivers week after week borders on the unbelievable. Pigeon racing is athletics of the highest order. It is about waking up at dawn, dialing in peak physical condition, and feeling that electric rush when a feathered warrior drops from the clouds like a bullet . It is a brilliant sport that brings generations together and showcases the incredible power of these sky gladiators!
Last weekend went straight into the history books. The racing team of Team van Oss Pigeons put on another masterclass in absolute sky domination, this time from Saint Soupplets .
The Saint Soupplets Race: Fair Flying Weather for True Athletes
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the crates opened in French Saint Soupplets at exactly 08:15 AM. A total fleet of 5,101 pigeons from 266 ambitious fanciers charged into the skies. The flying conditions along the 343-kilometer course were crisp and clear:
Clear, cloudless blue skies
A light, steady north-easterly headwind (Force 2)
A pleasant 15 degrees Celsius at liberation
This is the exact type of working weather where the pretenders fade away and true gladiators step up. Heading straight into a gentle headwind, the birds needed a sharp compass and serious physical fitness. And who claimed the throne with pure dominance? Team van Oss Pigeons!
The Hard Stats: 44 Prizes and a 52.38% Prize Rate!
Out of 84 basketed pigeons, Team van Oss Pigeons locked down a staggering 44 prizes on the official provincial result sheet. That translates to a rock-solid prize percentage of 52.38% against massive competition! While clocks across the rest of the region remained quiet, the comets from Den Bosch kept hitting the landing board in steady rhythm.
Here is the full series of official prizes won in Section 3 Oost-Brabant:
3, 70, 92, 121, 124, 214, 216, 235, 239, 249, 279, 297, 298, 331, 361, 365, 369, 408, 425, 456, 472, 479, 488, 549, 551, 560, 609, 719, 742, 845, 925, 932, 934, 949, 1006, 1042, 1132, 1159, 1192, 1385, 1469, 1511, 1524, and 1562.
When you clock a series like that, luck is no longer part of the conversation. That is pure craft and world-class quality!
A Season of Total Sky Domination: 3 Top Performances
This weekend’s result fits seamlessly into the trail of gold Team van Oss Pigeons is leaving behind this season. Look at the sheer consistency of this strain of birds:
1st NPO Saint Soupplets against 18,841 pigeons: A breathtaking victory where the superstar hen 4-8518769 went in as first nominated and beat the entire field by minutes .
1st NPO / Provincial Sens against 7,652 pigeons: A historic race where two full sisters (NL25-1394935V and NL25-1394828V) dominated the podium with a 1st and 10th Provincial victory !
1st National Sector 1 Issoudun against 9,464 pigeons: Claimed by national phenomenon New Kyann (NL24-8518477), who also captured 4th National overall against 32,812 birds!
The Foundation: Golden Icons and Global References
Behind these results lies a rock-hard selection system and the finest bloodlines available in modern pigeon racing. Irving and Erik focus with full dedication on the middle distance, one-day long distance, and young bird program.
The foundation rests on legendary icons like Gebroken Poot (NL16-1665605) and Olympic Yoni. Combine that with the current vliegsensatie New Kyann (1st Provincial Ace Pigeon Allround 2025) , foundation cock Blue Rum (3rd National Ace Pigeon Long Distance NPO) , and the super breeding pair Special Wout x Dream Artus .
Lofts across the globe are achieving tremendous success with Team van Oss Pigeons genetics. From the scorching desert heat of the Dubai One Loft Race to the brutal battles in the Africa Pro series, these pigeons possess the iron determination needed to win under any conditions!
The Sport is Alive!
Performances like these from Team van Oss Pigeons show why we love this incredible sport so much. Passion, relentless drive, and real swagger create moments that give you chills. Massive congratulations to Irving and Erik for another masterclass! On to the next horizon!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
