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Cheer songs to hype up the sports day! A collection of motivational tracks recommended for kids

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

Many teachers probably struggle to choose cheer songs that will liven up Sports Day.If it’s the same every year, it gets boring, but if it’s a song no one knows, it can fall flat.So we’ve gathered a selection of popular and classic tracks!They’re all well-known songs you’ve likely heard on TV and elsewhere, so both kids and adults can enjoy them.What’s more, when children perform as the cheer squad, it’s fun to create parody lyrics of the featured songs to add a unique touch!Use this as a guide to find the perfect cheer songs to energize your Sports Day!

Cheer songs to hype up sports day! A collection of motivation-boosting tracks recommended for kids (141–150)

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

This song features upbeat lyrics and a pleasant melody.

Co-written by yama and Bocchi Boromaru, it was released digitally in October 2023.

It was also selected as the opening theme for the anime Pokémon, making it popular across a wide range of ages, from children to adults.

As the lyrics suggest, it’s a motivational anthem that gives you courage to take on challenges and fills you with hope.

It’s sure to hype up any sports day or athletic festival! It’s a track everyone can sing and dance to with energy.

This work gives you the strength to overcome difficulties and move forward, and it’s highly recommended as a song that can encourage you in everyday life.

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MORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPY

EXILE B HAPPY / MORNING SUN (Music Video)

MORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPY

EXILE B HAPPY’s song is as bright and uplifting as the morning sun.

Its lyrics carry everyday little joys and hopes, giving courage to those who listen.

Digitally released in January 2024 and followed by a CD release in May, this track is also perfect as a sports day cheer song.

If everyone sings and dances together, the whole venue will surely unite and erupt with excitement.

The cheer squad could even arrange choreography to wave flags to this song—it would make for a wonderful show of support!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of great songs recommended as cheering anthems for sports days and athletic festivals.

Did you find a favorite? We focused on popular J-pop hits, so many of the selections are well-known and guaranteed to get everyone pumped up.

Use the songs we introduced as a reference when choosing your playlist, and make your sports festival a blast!