Welcome airspace bosses, passionate pigeon fanciers, and racing fans of the highest order! Grab yourself a fresh cup of coffee, lean back, and get ready for a pure display of top tier athletics that will get your blood pumping.
When you talk about genuine grit, ruthless selection, and an undeniable drive to win, all roads lead straight to Den Bosch in the Netherlands. At van Oss Pigeons, Irving and Erik do not clock in just to fill the entry sheets. They play the game with confidence, genuine joy, and a razor sharp focus on dominating the skies week after week.
Modern pigeon racing is elite athletics at its finest. It is waking up before dawn, dialing in peak physical condition, and feeling that unforgettable rush when a true athlete drops from the sky like a bullet. Today we put the spotlight on an exceptional hen from van Oss Pigeons that proves exactly what world class breeding looks like: NL.24-8518652.
The Superstar in the Spotlight: NL.24-8518652
Some pigeons show promise, but this blue hen delivered right out of the gate. Racing in Afdeling 3 Oost-Brabant, she tackled both sprint and middle distance competition with incredible tenacity, claiming the ultimate crown:
1st Provincial Ace Bird Allround Afdeling 3 Oost-Brabant
11th Chimay against 698 birds (29th against 3,409 birds)
14th Saint Soupplets against 660 birds (39th against 3,388 birds)
17th Issoudun against 683 birds (23rd against 2,564 birds)
18th Laon against 366 birds
19th Morlincourt against 564 birds
22nd Chimay against 304 birds
26th Sens against 1,284 birds
35th Mettet against 743 birds
Whether dealing with high speed sprint racing from Chimay or grinding it out on middle distance tests like Issoudun and Sens, she proved herself as a genuine all round athlete with an iron will to be first.
World Class Breeding: Koopman Meets Olympic Yoni
Championship quality does not happen by accident; it is locked into the DNA. The pedigree of NL24-8518652 brings together some of the most proven performance bloodlines in contemporary Dutch racing.
The Sire: Super Son Coby (NL23-9590285)
Bred directly from the world renowned Gerard and Cornelis Koopman foundation. He is a direct son of Coby (1st National PIPA Ranking Long Distance 2022) paired with Thaisa (1st Chimay against 9,460 birds and fastest of 17,862 birds). He has already made a huge impact in the breeding loft, siring not only the 1st Provincial Ace Bird Allround, but also the 6th Provincial Ace Bird Allround in Afdeling 3 and the 10th National Ace Bird PIPA Yearlings 2025.
The Dam: Olympic Yoni (NL18-1222348)
One of the most decorated all round racing hens in the country, Olympic Yoni built a record that stands among the very best:
1st National Ace Bird Allround WHZB/TBOTB 2021
2nd National Ace Bird Allround PIPA Rankings 2021
3rd Dutch Olympiad Bird Allround 2020/2021
4th National Ace Bird Allround 2020
Two time 1st Provincial Ace Bird Allround (2020 and 2021)
Through her background in the Miss Mosquito line and Golden Harriët, she directly infuses the iconic Harry blood of Jan Hooymans into the loft. That blend of stamina and blistering speed gives van Oss Pigeons a distinct edge on race day.
5 Standout Performances of the Season
The overall racing squad of van Oss Pigeons backed up these bloodlines with sheer dominance across the racing calendar. Here are five highlights that defined their campaign:
1st NPO Saint Soupplets against 18,841 birds: A massive provincial victory led by top racer NL24-8518769, clocked as first nominated bird to beat the entire convoy.
1st and 10th Provincial Sens against 7,816 birds: Full sisters NL25-1394935V and NL25-1394828V swept into the provincial top 10 together in an incredible sister act.
1st and 2nd Sens Rayon West against 4,141 birds: Pure speed on display, landing the top two spots within two seconds against more than 4,000 birds.
1st and 2nd Chateauroux Provincial against 4,353 birds: A demanding one day long distance battle over 600 kilometers, securing 11th and 13th National against 36,386 birds.
1st and 2nd Chimay against 1,542 young birds: Complete authority from the start, placing 54 pigeons in the prizes from 101 basketed.
Proven References: Performance on Other Lofts and One Loft Races
The true mark of a prepotent pigeon family is how well their progeny perform in other hands. Genetics from van Oss Pigeons, built on stalwarts like Olympic Yoni, Gebroken Poot, Blue Rum, and Kyann, continue to produce winners across the globe:
Comb. Mevr. Snellen en Zoon: Direct collaboration with van Oss bloodlines produced champions such as New Kyann, winner of 1st National Sector 1 Issoudun against 9,464 birds (4th National against 32,812 birds).
Global One Loft Races: From the intense heat of the Dubai One Loft Race to the testing terrain of the Afrika Pro series, van Oss Pigeons genetics consistently handle the pressure and compete at the front.
Top racing lofts across Europe: Fanciers utilizing these crosses report immediate boosts in homing ability, speed, and recovery times during tough racing weekends.
Ready for the Auction Season
For fanciers looking ahead to the upcoming auction season, genetics like those in NL24-8518652 represent the kind of proven, multi generational performance that builds lasting success in the loft.
Pigeon racing continues to inspire, grow, and deliver unforgettable moments. The dedication, camaraderie, and high standards at van Oss Pigeons show exactly what is possible at the highest levels of the sport. Huge congratulations to Irving and Erik for another outstanding season!
Until the next update,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
