A total of 13,649 pigeons were entered for this season’s national race from Argenton, consisting of 2,049 old pigeons and 11,600 young pigeons. In comparison, 11,188 pigeons participated in this penultimate national race last season. This marks an increase of 2,451 pigeons, which is remarkable considering the challenging races of recent weeks and the widely discussed releases last week. The final national race of the 2025 season is scheduled for 13 September. The season seems to have flown by.
Local Entry in Scherpenheuvel
In Scherpenheuvel, 175 pigeons were entered for this penultimate national race, including 27 old pigeons and 148 young pigeons. Among them, 21 young pigeons were entered in the €2.50 stake category. Additionally, 6 young pigeons were entered in the €25 stake category, and 4 young pigeons were placed in the €2.50 jackpot. These guarantees add an extra layer of excitement to the local results, and the same applies to the national competitions. It certainly contributes to the enthusiasm surrounding the local rankings.
Toury and the 2025 Championships
For the race from Toury, 6 young pigeons were entered in the €2.50 stake category, with a total of 69 young pigeons participating in this event. This weekend also marks the conclusion of the 2025 championships. All eyes are on who will be crowned champion. The names of the winners will be announced sometime next week.
Naam schrijver: Witte, Geschelpte