[Friendship Song] Music to hype up sports days and athletic festivals
I think there are very many students who look forward to school sports days and athletic festivals.
On those days, you’ll have fun and smile, throw yourself into heated competitions, and even be moved to tears—truly a day packed with youthful memories.
At such a memorable sports day, you might also grow closer through practice and events, or deepen your friendships even more, don’t you think?
With that in mind, this article will introduce lots of recommended songs for a sports day with the theme of friendship!
I hope you find wonderful tracks to color your special day.
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[Friendship Songs] Tracks to Energize Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (21–30)
GOBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN has many songs about youth, but this one has a sound that somehow evokes the vastness of the sky.
It quietly ignites your fighting spirit, as if urging you to keep climbing to the peak—“there’s still higher to go,” aiming ever higher.
rainbowFischer’s
This is an original song by Fischer’s, a hugely popular YouTuber group loved by everyone from elementary school kids to adults.
Even if our hobbies, personalities, and types are different, we’re still teammates—the message “let’s make a beautiful rainbow by bringing out each person’s unique color” makes it a perfect fit for school events where everyone works together to get excited!
[Friendship Songs] Tracks to Hype Up Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (31–40)
worth its weight in goldSUPER BEAVER
A SUPER BEAVER song that celebrates the preciousness of friendship with a powerful rock sound and heartfelt lyrics.
Released in December 2023, this track was also chosen as the theme song for the National High School Rugby Championship.
It conveys nostalgia, longing, and the importance of sincere dialogue with others, stirring the hearts of its listeners.
The lyrics, which portray days that honor both smiles and tears, are perfect for sports days and school festivals.
They will surely give a strong push to all of you who are deepening your bonds with friends and engraving a page of your youth.
Anthem of CounterattackRyukku to soine gohan
To achieve good results in competition, believing in yourself and your teammates is what leads you to bring out your full potential.
This song by Ryutoko to Soinen Gohan powerfully sings about the resolve and determination to trust and push forward.
Its powerful band sound is striking, and the straightforward arrangement conveys a fresh, youthful energy racing through adolescence.
Because it’s a motivational song that portrays the importance of believing in yourself, sharing it with your teammates might lift everyone’s spirits.
ultra soulB’z
This is a classic rock number that powerfully sings out a soul’s cry to challenge one’s own limits.
Riding on a sound brimming with intensity and impact, it vividly portrays the meaning of hard work and the passion for achieving goals.
Released in March 2001 as the official theme song for TV Asahi’s “FINA World Championships Fukuoka 2001,” the track became a major hit as B’z’s 31st single.
It has since been used repeatedly at subsequent World Aquatics Championships and the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.
Its uplifting, powerful melody and positive message make it the ultimate BGM to boost the morale of a team taking on a tug-of-war.
silhouetteKANA-BOON
This song, themed around friendship and youth, is a coming-of-age anthem where a refreshing, energetic sound pairs perfectly with gentle vocals.
It’s brimming with the energy of “We might forget this someday when we’re adults, but right now we’re going to give it everything we’ve got!”
DREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE
A youthful anthem from Da-iCE, its vibrant, dynamic sound is a major draw.
Released in August 2020, the track was also chosen as a theme song for the popular anime ONE PIECE.
The lyrics, which express a strong will to pursue courage and dreams, have an empowering impact.
The choreography by s**t kingz’s Shoji is dynamic and highly engaging.
With Da-iCE’s twin vocals spanning four octaves, the song creates a world that perfectly suits school sports days and athletic festivals.
It’s an ideal track for those who want to deepen their bonds with friends.