Detlef Devers: A Remarkable Career in Pigeon Racing

Detlef Devers, originally from Wesel, Germany, began his pigeon racing career in 1954. Until 1990, he successfully competed in the German racing program, later specializing exclusively in international marathon races. Despite competing over some of the longest distances, his performances have been outstanding, establishing him as one of Europe’s top marathon pigeon fanciers. Today, at the venerable age of 80, he continues to rank among the national and international elite, standing out for his admirable consistency, even with a small team of pigeons selected through a rigorous process.

Notable Achievements:

• National Marathon Champion Germany 2022
• 9 National Wins:
  • 1x National Champion Perpignan 2022
  • 1x National Champion Narbonne 2021
  • 3x National Champion Perpignan
  • 1x National Champion Pau
  • 2x National Champion Marseille
  • 1x National Champion St. Vincent
  • 1x National Champion Dax

Titles and Distinctions:

• 3x National Marathon Champion
• 2x Runner-up National Marathon
• World Marathon Champion (races over 1000 km)
• 2x Ace Pigeon Barcelona (1198 km, 3 consecutive participations)
• Golden Barcelona Pigeon (Goldene Barcelona):
  • 1x First Place, 1x Second Place, 4x Third Place

Championships and Cups:

• 4x Winner of the 3000 Championship (3 stages, each over 1000 km)
• 2x Winner of the Mediterranean Cup
• 2 Olympic Marathon Pigeons (Dortmund and Budapest)

Philosophy and Collaboration with voiajor.net
Detlef Devers stated that he is not a fan of auctions or selling pigeons. However, at the insistence of the voiajor.net team, he agreed to participate in an auction for the first time, an event proudly hosted by the platform.

His achievements and longevity in pigeon racing make Detlef Devers a true example of excellence and dedication in the sport.

Attention!

The sex of the chicks is not 100% guaranteed!

Pigeons will only be delivered after full payment has been made to the bank account specified below:

Voiajorulnet Impex SRL
CUI: 44997978, Ineu
Str. Ștefan cel Mare, no. 24, Arad County

Account in RON: RO50BTRLRONCRT0CE8750901
Account in EUR: RO94BTRLEURCRT0CE8750901
Bank: Banca Transilvania

Domestic transportation within Romania is provided by the following carriers:

1. Dragoș Chirițescu – (+4)0740.057.215
2. Ialcin Tuleș - (+4)0722.451.669
3. Nini Enăchescu - (+4)0720.668.332
4. Adrian Manole - (+4)0765.200.629
5. Răzvan Luca - (+4)0723.137.787
6. Domenic Bedeleanu - (+4)0751.501.894

International transportation is provided by:

1. Dragoș Chirițescu - (+4)0740.057.215
2. Răzvan Luca - (+4)0723.137.787

Transportation costs (both domestic and international) will be paid directly to the carriers.

The transportation rates are as follows

• International transport: 250 RON (50 EUR) per pigeon, for deliveries outside Romania.
• External transport: 125 RON (25 EUR) per pigeon for deliveries from Europe to Romania.
• Home delivery: 250 RON (50 EUR) per pigeon.
• Domestic transport within Romania: 75 RON (15 EUR) per pigeon.

Pigeons will be delivered only to county residences, except in cases where the buyer's residence is more than 25 km away from the designated meeting point. In such cases, the courier will recalculate the cost and arrange delivery within the 25 km radius.

Meeting points:

• Supermarket parking lot
• Gas station parking lot

Meetings on the roadside, at roundabouts, intersections, etc., are excluded.

The courier is required to notify the buyer one day before delivery and again 1.5 to 2 hours before arriving at the meeting point. Upon request and for an additional cost of 5 RON, pigeons can be delivered in a cardboard box.

Delivery times:

• 1-7 days from the date of collection for deliveries within Romania.
• 1-10 days for international deliveries.

Working hours:
Monday - Sunday, from 07:00 to 23:00.

During transportation, the pigeons are considered the property of the courier, who is directly responsible for their well-being. If a pigeon does not meet clinical standards (is unhealthy or weak), the courier is obligated to refuse collection from the seller and immediately inform the auction site's management. Any issues caused by the courier will be financially compensated by them.