Cheer songs to hype up the sports day! A collection of motivational tracks recommended for kids
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!
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Cheering songs to fire up the sports day! A motivation-boosting playlist recommended for kids (31–40)
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
A track by Official HIGE DANDism released in 2019.
It was chosen as the ABC Summer High School Baseball support song for 2019 and as the theme song for “Nettou Koshien,” becoming a staple cheer song for the heated summer battles of high school ballplayers.
It carries a determination to shoulder one’s fate and fight with all one’s might, raising a ruckus.
For memories you can only make right now, it’d be great to give the school sports day that same level of effort, too!
Wake up!AAA
This song became a hit after being chosen as the opening theme for the anime One Piece.
It’s a track by AAA, a six-member co-ed music group.
It was released in 2014 as their 41st single.
The lyrics express the determination to keep moving forward to seize your dreams.
With its uplifting and refreshing sound, it’s perfect as a cheer song for a school sports festival.
100% CourageHikaru GENJI
When it comes to classic pep songs often played at school sports days, many people probably think of Hikaru Genji’s “100% Courage.” As it has been used as the theme song for NHK’s anime “Nintama Rantaro” for over 25 years, it’s a well-known and beloved masterpiece across a wide range of ages.
With lyrics featuring words like “sun,” “youth,” “adventure,” and “courage” that evoke children, it’s hard not to feel your heart swell.
There’s also a version arranged as a march, making it suitable for a variety of scenes—background music for events and dances, or entrance and exit marches—so it’s practically a must-have track for any sports day!
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A work that delicately portrays the radiance and bitterness of youth, as well as the conflicts that come with growing up, was released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in April 2024.
Gently wrapping bittersweet memories and the dawn of new love, the song has been selected as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery,” winning the hearts of listeners across generations.
It strikes a superb balance between a powerful melody riding on a brisk rhythm and lyrics that finely depict the inner heart.
Within Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s characteristically bright, pop sound, the anxieties and hopes unique to youth—and the way we face ourselves—are skillfully interwoven, making it a motivating anthem for practice ahead of school sports days and athletic festivals.
At the 66th Japan Record Awards, it won the Grand Prize, marking the first-ever back-to-back victory by a band.
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
The hugely popular female vocal group Little Glee Monster’s “Dakara, Hitori Janai” (“That’s Why You’re Not Alone”).
Their powerful vocals pair perfectly with the warm lyrics.
Just like the title suggests, when we feel we’re not alone, we can bring out more than our usual abilities.
Let’s belt this song out from the cheering section!
Cheer Songs to Fire Up Sports Day! A Collection of Motivation-Boosting Tracks Great for Kids (41–50)
Don’t give upZARD
ZARD’s “Makenaide,” released in 1993, is a classic beloved by a wide range of generations and has been featured in numerous forms of media.
When taking on events at a sports day, there are moments when anyone might feel like giving up or losing heart.
This song is filled with a warm message that gives strength in those moments.
Its lively, energetic band sound and Izumi Sakai’s clear, crystalline vocals inspire courage and hope.
Why not include it in scenes where you’re cheering your teammates on with all your might?
Kitearashi
Arashi’s “Kite,” produced as the NHK 2020 song to support the younger generation, is perfect for school sports festivals.
With lyrics and composition by Kenshi Yonezu, it was also aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 2020.
It’s one of the songs that represents 2020, the year the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics were scheduled to be held.
The lyrics convey a sense of respecting and cheering on those who work hard, encouraging them not to be discouraged no matter what happens.
There’s no way such a song wouldn’t suit a sports day—please give it a try!