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Slăniceanu & Bartoș Tandem – Excellence and Performance in Romanian Pigeon Racing

Viorel Slăniceanu, a passionate young pigeon fancier from Arad, has established himself in recent years as one of the most promising figures in Romanian pigeon racing, standing out through exceptional results and a steady rise in the national rankings. As a member of Romania’s National Team in Category G, Slăniceanu has built his reputation through dedication, discipline, and a deep understanding of the art of breeding and training racing pigeons.

Specializing in short-distance competitions, he demonstrated remarkable talent from the very beginning, benefiting from the support of his close friend, Marta Daniel, who provided him with pigeons of exceptional genetic quality. The year 2022 marked a defining moment in his career when he placed in the national Top 10 in the Young Birds Speed category, confirming his competitive potential. In 2023, his partnership with the renowned breeder Bartoș Iștvan, famous for his elite breeding line, marked the beginning of an outstanding collaboration that would give birth to the so-called “Golden Tandem” of Romanian pigeon racing.

Under the name Slăniceanu & Bartoș, the team from Arad has become a symbol of performance and professionalism in the speed category, being recognized for their consistent, intelligent, and highly competitive pigeons. The results achieved in the following years fully confirm the value of this tandem. In 2024, their loft achieved seven placements in the national Top 20 — an extraordinary performance highlighting the exceptional quality of their breeding stock and the rigor of their training methods:

• 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 16th, 18th, 19th – Young Birds Speed Category

• 2nd place – Speed Breeder Category

• 2nd place – Speed Breeder Palmares Category

The year 2025 brought further confirmation of the tandem’s value and consistency, with Slăniceanu & Bartoș reaching the pinnacle of success through historic results:

- 1st National A. Cat. OLYMPIAD Dortmund 2026
- 1st National Speed Breeder 2 years 2025
- 1st National Speed Breeder 3 years 2025
- 3rd National Columba AS Young Birds Speed 2025

All these achievements confirm that success is not accidental but the result of sustained effort, clear vision, and genuine passion for pigeon racing. The Slăniceanu & Bartoș Loft – Arad thus becomes a true benchmark of excellence, proving that through devotion, precision, and elite genetic selection, Romania continues to strengthen its place among the European pigeon racing elite.