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Sports Day/Field Day BGM: Moving Classics & Uplifting Anthems to Power Your Practice

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

When it comes to undōkai and school sports festivals, they’re among the biggest school events—a special day that colors a page of your youth! Besides the marquee relay race, there are usually all kinds of events like dance performances and cheer battles, right? In this article, we’ve selected support songs that keep you going through the hard work of practice and preparation leading up to the day, as well as tracks that give you a push during the nerve‑wracking main event.

Listen closely and you might just burst into tears… Use this as a guide to choose the perfect BGM to color your wonderful memories!

[Sports Day / Athletic Festival BGM] Inspiring Classics & Cheer Songs to Support Practice (71–80)

Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls

NICO Touches the Walls - “Clap Your Hands”

Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls

NICO Touches the Walls’ irresistibly catchy and upbeat signature song “Te o Tatake.” Even people who don’t know the band might be familiar with this track, right? With its soaring high-tone vocals and bright, exhilarating sound, it’s perfect for scenes like school sports festivals.

The uplifting lyrics are sure to move you, so it’s also highly recommended as background music for competitions.

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The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP

The Only Flower in the World – SMAP

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP

When it comes to moving songs, isn’t it impossible to talk about them without mentioning this one? It’s a signature track by SMAP, the nationally beloved idol group.

With lyrics themed around “Only One,” I think it’s perfect for school sports days, too.

It might be a slightly older song, but I believe it’s one of those timeless classics that still deserves to be loved.

The members’ gentle voices really touch the heart, don’t they?

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SING ALONE GOODammo

Sing Alone Good

SING ALONE GOODammo

This is a song by ammo that shakes the souls of everyone who throws themselves wholeheartedly into something.

Even while struggling in boundless darkness, the fierce determination to live fully in the “today” we have surges straight to the heart, carried by emotional guitar rock.

The track has been selected as the theme song for the East and West Tokyo Tournaments of the 107th National High School Baseball Championship in the summer of 2025.

It’s an anthem that will set your heart ablaze—supporting not only the ballplayers who single-mindedly strive toward their goals, but also you as you take on your own challenges.

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[Sports Day / Athletic Festival BGM] Inspirational Masterpieces & Motivational Songs to Support Practice (81–90)

Soul RevolutionSuperfly

Superfly 'Tamashii Revolution' Music Video

Soul RevolutionSuperfly

Since the sports festival only happens once a year, you want to make it as exciting as possible, right? “Tamashii Revolution” is a song that will take the hype to the absolute max.

Just like the title suggests, it lights a fire in your soul and gets you in the mindset of “Let’s do this!” If you play it at a sports festival or field day where one contest after another takes place, it’ll fire everyone up.

Definitely try using it as BGM for your sports festival.

Even those who aren’t good at sports will feel their motivation surge.

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kinoshita ayaka

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My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On Forever…”

My friend — now and forever...Ketsumeishi

Here’s the friendship anthem “Tomo yo ~ Konosaki mo Zutto” by the Japanese hip-hop group Ketsumeishi.

It’s a comforting four-on-the-floor dance track delivered in their signature vocals.

A dramatic message song about friendship, it puts into music the things that are hard to say in everyday life and speaks on your behalf.

With a moving and beautifully unfolding arrangement, it enhances the drama of special days like school sports festivals and field days, making it a truly touching song.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Main Theme from the film “Chariots of Fire”Vangelis

Vangelis – Chariots Of Fire

Main Theme from the film “Chariots of Fire”Vangelis

Evoking a grand, cinematic scale, Vangelis’s main theme from the film Chariots of Fire is the perfect piece for moments when you overcome a close contest and seize victory.

As the notes unfold and layer upon one another, this piece seems to permeate the heart.

Let’s look back and see whether the children achieved the goals they set for themselves as we head into the closing ceremony.

Like the two British runners in Chariots of Fire who stayed true to their convictions, the children’s dedication feels akin to their passion for the sports day.

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OH!SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO「OH！」

OH!SHISHAMO

You’ve probably been hearing SHISHAMO’s songs more and more in all kinds of places—from living rooms to music festivals—since they’re a popular all-girl rock band! This track is packed with everything that makes them so appealing.

The lyrics cheer on anyone giving their all with straightforward, youthful energy, and they’re sure to give you a push forward.

With its message, “Working hard is cool!!,” this song will definitely resonate with you.

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