The first marathon race of the 2026 season in Romania's Western Province, organized by the Arad Pigeon Racing Association, brought together 508 fanciers and 6,254 racing pigeons from the counties of Arad, Bihor, Bistrița-Năsăud, Cluj, Maramureș, Mureș, Sălaj, and Timiș. The birds were liberated from Chomutov, Czech Republic, on July 3 at 07:12, with favorable tailwinds contributing to a highly competitive race.
Cosmin Karscu Wins the
In recent years, few initiatives have generated as much interest in Romanian pigeon racing as Barcelona Winners Club, an ambitious project created to demonstrate that Romanian pigeon genetics can compete on equal terms with the most prestigious lofts in Europe in the legendary international marathon races.
A Brief History
The project was launched at the end of 2021, when a group of Romania’s elite fanciers decided to
Ever since the very first marathon season on the Greek route, Bogdan Sorin, from Târgu Jiu, Gorj County, has consistently produced outstanding results. Although it was an entirely unfamiliar route, presenting challenges unique at national level, Bogdan Sorin's pigeons adapted remarkably well from the very beginning, maintaining that level of performance without interruption ever since.
The 2024 season marked the first time
The International Barcelona race remains the ultimate test of European long-distance pigeon racing, and the 2026 edition once again lived up to its legendary status. A total of 16,278 racing pigeons from six countries were entered, with liberation taking place on 3 July at 07:45 CEST under favourable weather conditions, featuring clear skies and a northerly wind.
Historic Victory for Nicu Bărbulescu
The first arrivals were recorded