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[Let’s All Cheer] Items to Boost the Sports Festival. Handmade Goods, Too

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When you cheer on and energize members of the same team at a sports festival, you often prepare some goods, right?

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended items for sports festivals.

From classic goods like matching class T-shirts and towels to handmade original items you can decorate yourself, we’ve gathered a variety of options.

Wearing items in the same color as your team or class creates a sense of unity and makes the memories of the sports festival even more vivid.

Be sure to get some goods ready and make your sports festival even more exciting!

[Cheer Together] Items to liven up the sports festival. Handmade items too (11–20)

Form finger

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Introducing foam fingers that draw attention with their size—whether you wear them on a finger or over your whole palm.

We recommend making foam fingers in your team colors.

If you make them larger, your support will stand out more and make a bold statement.

If you make them smaller, they’re easier to handle and fit the hand better.

Write messages or your team name on the finished foam finger as you create it.

When you wave your foam finger along with fight songs or noisemakers, it builds a sense of unity and leads to passionate cheering.

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pom-pom stick

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♬ Pom Pom – Elliphant

Let me show you how to make an easy pom-pom stick.

Prepare a paper straw, tape, and paper string.

First, cut the paper string into equal lengths, then insert the pieces into the paper straw.

The more you add, the more festive it will look.

Seal the opening with tape, and you’re done.

You can also try splitting paper tape to add volume to the tips.

It’s easy to handle and allows for fine movements—give this simple pom-pom stick a try!

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Glowing banner

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A glowing banner is sure to draw attention at a sports day! Although sports days are easily affected by the weather, even under slightly cloudy skies the sparkling letters will shine and boost everyone’s cheering.

When preparing a banner, get a large piece of fabric, write simple, large letters, and arrange them with good balance to make them easy to read.

When using it outdoors, make sure to secure any lighting equipment firmly so it doesn’t get blown away and fall, and use it with safety in mind.

It’ll be even more exciting if you combine it with other cheering items!

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socks

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Let’s dye socks to make matching cheer gear for the sports festival.

Prepare white socks, acrylic paint, a plastic bottle, and a bag.

Put acrylic paint into the plastic bottle, dilute it with water, and make the dye color.

Tie the socks with rubber bands, place them in the bag, and pour the dye solution over them.

The pattern will change depending on the dyeing method.

Finally, rinse out the excess color, let them dry, and they’re done.

Even if you use the same color, the way the dye takes and the patterns will vary, so you can create original socks.

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haori

[No Pattern] How to Make a Haori

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Let’s make matching haori for your team or class to create a sense of unity and fun cheering goods.

It’s recommended to choose fabric that’s breathable and easy to move in.

When cutting and sewing the fabric, be careful about the fabric’s grain and the direction you’re joining pieces.

Adding matching team patches as an accent, or writing the team name and messages to give it an original touch, is also recommended.

Once finished, you can use them not only for cheering at the sports festival, but also at the culture festival and local festivals.

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Deco sunglasses

Bedazzled sunglasses with a sparkly, cute look are also recommended.

These are regular store-bought sunglasses decorated by attaching beads and other embellishments.

You can decorate just the frames, or it’s also great to decorate the lenses.

In the latter case, wear them perched on your forehead.

As for specific decoration ideas, adding letters such as a name or simple motifs like hearts and stars is a safe bet.

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[Cheer Together] Items to liven up the sports festival. Handmade items too (21–30)

Ayukude bib number

An “Idol Star Athletics Championships bib” refers to the name tag worn by Korean idols on the sports festival program where they compete in various events.

You might not think much of the tags pinned to their chests, but the different colors and stylish fonts make them look really cool.

It can be tricky if only a specific bib is allowed, but if your school lets you design your own, why not make matching, design-forward bibs with your classmates inspired by the Idol Star Athletics Championships?

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