Ibizan Pigeon Fanciers Shine at the 2026 Awards
Overview of the Ceremony
The awards gala for the 2026 season will take place this Sunday in Palma. Representatives from Ibiza’s pigeon clubs are expected to be well‑represented among the top winners of the Balearic calendar.
Fluxà Redó Tandem Leads the Pack
The standout duo is José Tur (father) and José Tur (son) from CC St. Eulalia. Their horses delivered one of the season’s most impressive performances, earning them:
- Third place in the Campionat Illes Balears Absolut (behind Lluís Arrom of CC Binissalem and the Mut‑Núñez tandem of CC Porreres).
- First place in the Absolute Championship d´Eivissa, ahead of the Torres‑Marsà tandem (also CC Santa Eulàlia) and Miguel Ángel Prats of CC Messenger Ibiza.
Speed Category Highlights
In the speed section, the Fluxà Redó tandem again claimed first place. They were followed by:
- Juan Torres (CC Portmany) – 2nd
- Jose Torres (CC Santa Eulalia) – 3rd
- Rafel Piedra (CC Missatger Ibiza) – 4th
- Nicolae Placinta (CC Missatger Eivissa) – 5th
Half‑Bottom Discipline
Ibiza made its mark in the half‑bottom category:
- José Luis Rodríguez (CC Missatger Ibiza) – 2nd
- Andrei Daniel Marc (CC Missatger Ibiza) – 4th
- Miguel Ángel Prats (CC Messenger Ibiza) – 5th
As Colom Balear Award
The prestigious As Colom Balear trophy was dominated by CC Santa Eulàlia:
- 1st place – Torres‑Marsà tandem (CC Santa Eulàlia)
- 2nd place – Pedro Colomar (CC Santa Eulàlia)
Prestige Balearic Categories
- Prestige Balearic 2 Years – Victory went to Soanca Catalin (CC Santa Eulàlia), with José Luis Rodríguez (CC Messenger Ibiza) taking 2nd.
- Prestige Balearic 3 Years – Adina Munteau (CC Missatger Eivissa) secured 3rd place on the podium.
Women’s Championship
Lorena Sánchez (CC Santa Eulàlia) earned a strong second place in the women’s championship, trailing Carme Molinas of CC Porreres.
The father‑son team of José Tur also shone in the Wings over the Mediterranean award, being named absolute winners and topping the Ibiza‑specific classification, followed by the Torres‑Torres Marsà tandem and Andrei Daniel Marc.
Island Championship Free Speeds Ibiza
In the Island Championship Free Speeds Ibiza, the top three were:
- José Luis Rodríguez (CC Missatger Ibiza) – Champion
- Florin Bud (CC Missatger Ibiza) – Runner‑up
- Pedro Colomar (CC Santa Eulalia) – Third place
Conclusion
The 2026 season confirms that Ibiza’s pigeon fanciers—especially those from CC St. Eulalia and CC Missatger Ibiza—are a driving force in Balearic pigeon racing. Their numerous podium finishes across speed, half‑bottom, prestige, and special awards guarantee a strong Ibizan presence at the upcoming Palma gala.
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