It is no longer a surprise to see fanciers from the Moldova region occupying national podiums in the short-distance categories. If in the past breeders from this area were mainly known for their Marathon performances, in recent seasons they have proven that they can also compete at the highest level in one-day races. The 2025 season once again confirms this trend, as the entire national podium

In a period when pigeon racing is becoming increasingly demanding and race conditions are often unpredictable, true performance can no longer be the result of chance. It requires years of work, a solid genetic foundation, and a profound understanding of the long-distance racing pigeon. All these elements are found in Eduard and Dennis Röntgen, a father–son team from Übach-Palenberg (Germany), who in the 2025 season

Although Satu Mare County has fewer than 100 active fanciers, it continues to be one of the strongest forces in Romanian pigeon sport, especially in the one-day-race categories. The 2025 season, however, also brought a clear confirmation in the Middle Distance category, where Satu Mare fanciers dominated the national rankings in a decisive manner. In the Middle Distance Young Birds category, the results are truly impressive:

For several seasons now, in Romania, the number of races in the Middle Distance category has increased to seven. This has improved competition and significantly raised the performance level—an aspect particularly evident in the 2025 season, when the scores of the pigeons ranked in the Top 3 National Middle Distance – Old Birds are low and very low. In total, during the 2025 season, 1,375 norms were