Pigeon flying competition held in Pune

Pigeon’s Friends Association, Pune had organized competition of Pigeon flying in Pune. The prize distribution ceremony was held on Saturday Evening, 20 May 2023, in Pune Camp. V Satya (Chennai), President, Pigeon’s Association, Arun Kumar, Income Tax Officer, Chennai, Ali Daruwala, Advisor of National Council for Minorities ,Ganesh Ghosh, Shailendra Jadhav, Shashikant Balwadkar, Salim Shaikh were present for the function.

Pigeon racing, also called Pigeon Flying, racing for sport the homing pigeon, a specialized variety developed through selective crossbreeding and training for maximum distance and speed in directed flight.

This competition was started in 2010. Ali Daruwala was felicitated at hands of these guests for being appointed as an advisor of National Commission for Minorities. ‘We are supporting these competitions and  taking follow up to get it national identity’, said Ali Daruwala in this programme.

This competition was organized in between many categories like 150km to 1000 km. A total of 800 pigeons participated in the event. Mustapha Patel won Pune-Jalna flying competition of distance 275 km. V Satya said, ‘Pigeon’s flying competition has curiosity all over world. In our country pigeon’s competitions are organized in Kerala, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu.’

Arun Kumar said, ‘These competitions are totally legal. We have to prepare and nurture pigeons for specific distance competition. Feeding is another important factor.’ Shailendra Jadhav informed about use of GPS Tag and other technical criteria of competition.