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When a loft of this calibre opens its doors, the entire pigeon racing world pays attention. Markus and Thomas Lecke, known for building one of the strongest collections of Thys pigeons in Belgium, are now offering their entire colony for sale due to serious health issues. While this is a personal setback for the fanciers, it is also a rare opportunity for the global racing pigeon community.

Irving Van Oss is unstoppable! After closing a top season in the Netherlands, his pigeons are now excelling on the international stage. This time in AFRIKAPRO, where he has taken the lead in the Blue Jacket competition – the prestigious battle for the best ace pigeon across all races.

On Saturday, September 6th, Section 6 released 1927 racing pigeons from Toury. At 09:00 the baskets opened for a distance of 499 kilometers towards Aalsmeer and beyond. The winner was clocked at 15:07:51 with an impressive average speed of 1357.613 meters per minute.

There are moments in the pigeon sport that feel historic and today is one of them. With pride I welcome Gerard and Katiuska Schalkwijk as VIP Partners of PigeonBoss.com. Two passionate and enthusiastic fanciers who embody everything that makes this sport great.

This weekend, Section 8 witnessed a memorable edition of Melun Andrezel. The big winner is Joost de Vries from Lunteren. With his crack pigeon NL25-1061021, he etched his name into the history of pigeon racing. His winning bird clocked at 14:18:27 with a remarkable 1380.783 m/min.

On 6 September 2025, Afd. 3 set free 2501 pigeons from Lorris at 09.00 for a distance of 464.868 kilometers. Conditions were steady, and the deciding factor became sheer loft quality. At 14.33.45 Team GPS Elshout stopped the clock, securing 1st place with a velocity of 1392.865 meters per minute. They didn’t just win — they dominated. The first four arrivals in the result sheet all bore the GPS signature, locking down positions 1 through 4. That is not luck, that is mastery.

Union Antwerpen Oost set course from Melun on September 6th, 2025. 1160 young pigeons from 54 fanciers were released at 08:00. Distance to Putte: 302.326 km. Winning speed: 1419.593 m/min.

The name J. Heeren from Sprundel has been around in Brabant pigeon sport for years, but this result is a true statement. With just twelve pigeons entered, Heeren managed to dominate the race with a result that speaks volumes.

The classic from Gien brought 2050 racing pigeons to the skies of Zeeland ’96. At 09.00 the baskets opened, and with a strong south-eastern wind it was a race that demanded everything from both pigeon and fancier.

When Amazing Wings launches four top auctions in one single day, you know this is a moment that can make history. This is not just an update – this is a golden chance for every fancier ready to take their loft to the next level. And as always, I’ll tell you straight – this is where you need to be!

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, all eyes were on Quievrain. At exactly 12.00 PM, the liberation took place. A total of 1294 Racing Pigeons were released for a distance of 264.957 km to Zuid-Scharwoude. It became a fast and thrilling competition, with the winning pigeon clocking an impressive 1772.687 meters per minute.What makes this race unforgettable is not just the speed, but the way it was decided. The first and second places were both taken by the same fancier, with only one second apart. This is exactly the kind of performance that excites the Pigeon Boss.

Section 5 liberated on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at 08:45 from Saint Soupplets. With a total of 11,064 pigeons entered, this was a competition of serious weight. The distance to Streefkerk was 345.866 km. The winning pigeon clocked at 12:01:19 with a speed of 1761.776 m/min. The race broke open immediately with very high velocities – a flight for true specialists.

When the racing season is in full swing, Saturday mornings are electric. The baskets are open, the birds are in the sky, and every fancier is waiting for that first arrival. But there’s always that one question in the back of your mind: Will everything register perfectly when they arrive?

On 30 August 2025, 235 young pigeons were entered in Viane for the demanding race from Argenton. At 09:00 the baskets opened, releasing the birds on a 508 km journey towards Flemish Brabant. Conditions were challenging, but it was Hannes Van Droogenbroeck of Liedekerke who stole the show. His BE4022221/2025 arrived at 14:08 with a winning speed of 1649.194 m/min.What stood out most: the loft from Liedekerke not only took 1st place, but also secured 4th, 5th, 6th and 8th in the top ten. A masterclass in quality and depth.

On September 3rd, 2025, the Silver Race of the Derby Moldova One Loft Race was released at 07:09 (GMT +3). The distance was 350 kilometers, a true classic in the OLR circuit that demands both speed and endurance.

In Zeeland ’96, no fewer than 2337 racing pigeons were entered for Morlincourt Noyon. Liberation took place at 10:49 AM, with a strong south-west wind pushing the race towards a high-speed contest. Covering 220.668 km to Lewedorp, Geert Jan Meuwese clocked his winning pigeon at 12:53:20, achieving a blistering 1774.808 meters per minute.

On 24 August 2025, Afdeling 8 lined up for race Hirson (F34). A total of 4,270 young birds were basketed. Liberation took place at 08:50 in Hirson, with 258.987 km to cover for the winner in Ederveen.

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, a total of 4,927 pigeons from 291 fanciers were liberated from Marche (F35) at 10:30 AM. Conditions were perfect for speed: a strong south-west wind pushed the pigeons towards the Netherlands. Distances ranged between 269 and 340 kilometers, resulting in a lightning-fast race. The top pigeons clocked well above 1,700 meters per minute.