Songs that hype up the athlete entrance at school sports festivals
For entrance BGM at sports days and athletic festivals, you want tracks that ignite your fighting spirit and instantly boost the excitement.
Having a different entrance song for each event definitely amps up the atmosphere.
For your picks, the classic marching tunes that are staples at sports days are great, of course, but recent J-pop hits are also highly recommended.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that light a fire in your heart and get you motivated—perfect for entrances!
We’ve gathered tracks with a variety of vibes, so choose the ones that best match the participants’ ages and the feel of each event.
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[Sports Day / Athletic Festival] Songs That Hype Up the Athlete Entrance (81–90)
It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE
From the very moment you start running, this theme song for a sports event by DREAMS COME TRUE gives a powerful push to the beginning of your challenge.
Riding on a lively rhythm that fuses disco sounds with Latin grooves, it carries a heartfelt cheer that resonates with every challenger.
It sings of bonds with friends, hard work and growth, and the courage to make a fresh start, becoming a piece that gently nudges listeners forward.
Released in January 2025, the song was written as the theme for a relay race event commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
The single, which also includes the theme song for the film “Kaminofude,” marks a milestone work celebrating DREAMS COME TRUE’s 35th anniversary.
It’s a song we hope not only students facing their youth, but everyone about to take a new step in life, will listen to.
Opening DeclarationNovelbright
An encouraging song that helps you take a step toward your dreams and hopes was born in April 2021 from the major 1st album “Kaimaku Sengen.” With a bright, powerful melody and a passionate spirit like the sun shining in the wide sky, this work is a fervent message song crafted by Novelbright.
In 2022, it was selected as the theme song for Nippon TV’s nationwide high school dance club support project, “Dance ONE Project ’22” on the program Sukkiri, powerfully backing the challenging spirit of young people.
It’s a song that gently pushes the backs of everyone uniting their hearts—whether for field day events, sports festivals, or cheer battles.
Joyfulikimonogakari
The upbeat, lively feel makes it perfect for a sports day.
The song’s distinctive choreography works not only for events but also for cheering and dance-focused activities.
Whether you copy the moves or create new ones, it really gets everyone excited.
The lyrics are unique, and it’s a song that even young children can grow to love.
Golden SoulShonan no Kaze
First off, the intro is just insanely cool! Depending on when it comes on, this is a goosebump-inducing track.
The upbeat chorus with lines like “Run!” and “Stand up!” is perfect for a school sports festival, and it’s the kind of song that makes you want to swing towels around and cheer together like at their live shows.
Overture from Dragon Quest Isugiyama kouichi
A grand orchestral piece with an irresistibly dignified aura! Composed by Koichi Sugiyama, it opens with a fanfare-like introduction and unfolds in a thrilling way that evokes the exhilaration of embarking on an adventure.
First featured in-game in May 1986, it has since been released in numerous versions.
Its selection as an entrance theme for athletes at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony in July 2021 attests to its timeless appeal.
With its valiant tone and steady 4/4 rhythm perfect for marching, it’s sure to add a touch of splendor to entrance and exit scenes at school sports days and athletic events.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Familiar from TV and the NHK New Year’s Eve music show, this song captures the feelings of a heartbroken man with an upbeat melody.
Its message—filled with lingering attachment to an ex, regret, and the wish to be together again—has resonated with many.
Released in October 2009, the track has spawned yearly “buzzword” versions that reflect the spirit of the times.
In fiscal 2013, it won the JASRAC Gold Award, a remarkable feat for an indie release.
It was also used in a House Foods “Mega Shaki” commercial, gaining popularity across a wide audience.
Perfect for amping up sports festivals and dance events, it’s a crowd-pleaser that kids and adults alike can enjoy dancing to.
[Sports Day / Athletic Festival] Hype songs for the athletes’ entrance (91–100)
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
A track marked by powerful beats and addictive phrases, it vividly portrays a protagonist who fights with muscle as a weapon in a world where magic is the norm.
Set to an up-tempo rhythm and inventive sound design, it expresses the life of a hero with strength and conviction that defy common sense.
This song, which incorporates Jersey club elements—arguably Creepy Nuts at their best—debuted in January 2024 as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles.
Together with its opening visuals, it became a hot topic and sparked a new culture on social media where music and dance fused as one.
It’s a track that resonates with anyone who holds an unbreakable spirit and the courage to take on challenges.