Wonderful sports day / athletic festival

From classics to fan favorites! A catalog of music and BGM to liven up your sports day

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
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.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Many people struggle with choosing songs for sports day, don’t they?

Here, we introduce perfect tracks for each scene—from classic staples ideal for sports day to upbeat J-pop and Western hits that get everyone excited!

Well-known songs can hype up the crowd, but using the same ones every year can get old…

We’ve curated a selection of tracks to solve that problem.

You’ll find refreshing tunes that make you want to start running and motivational anthems that give you courage.

Use this article as a guide to make your sports day even more fun and exciting!

Disney Songs (1–10)

Refreshing and invigoratingDizunī

Refreshing Beat Cheer / Disney Summer Festival [Sports Day & Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

Refreshing and invigoratingDizunī

Disney Natsu Matsuri was held at Tokyo Disneyland from 2012 to 2018.

It was a unique event designed to evoke the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese festival.

Among its highlights, Soryo Kobu—a performance staged in front of Cinderella Castle—featured dance with a Japanese flair, blending the charm of old-fashioned festivals with Disney magic.

A simplified arrangement of the choreography uses many linear movements, making it easy to learn, and when performed in unison, it creates a powerful stage presence.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando

[Highest Quality Vanellope Stop / Front Row] It's a Sweetsful Time! Disneyland January 2025 Dancers Vanellope's Sweets Pop World Sneak 2nd Palpalooza Part 3

It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando

This is a lively dance track starring Vanellope, a character from the movie Wreck-It Ralph.

As a song themed around a world of sweets, both the music and costumes are colorful and cute.

The dancers are dressed in candy- and cake-inspired outfits, creating a fun atmosphere just by looking.

If you include it in recreational activities or a school sports day program, it’s sure to send kids’ excitement soaring.

Many of the choreographed moves are light and in sync with the rhythm, making them easy to learn.

Since there’s also a narrative element in the background, adding creative touches to the costumes and staging will produce a cohesive, unified performance.

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Super Dancin’ ManiaTokyo Dizunīrando

[Tokyo Disneyland] CLUB DISNEY “Super Dancin’ Mania Remix” - 2007/2/7–9_Super Dancin’mania Remix

Super Dancin' ManiaTokyo Dizunīrando

This dance track was created for the special event Club Disney, held at Tokyo Disneyland.

In this event where you can dance together with Disney friends, the park was enveloped in an excitement that made it feel like a massive club, captivating many guests.

With its lively rhythm and simple choreography, it’s designed for everyone—from kids to adults—to enjoy, making it perfect for use at sports days and recreational activities.

Just like during the event, pairing it with sparkly costumes and colorful lights enhances the fun of the dance even more.

It’s an energetic song that lets you get fired up together with your friends.

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BarararararararaTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

[Barararararara] ~An easy dance you can do from age 5!~

BarararararararaTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

The happy dance using the “balalalalalala” song from Baymax is bright and perfect for kids to perform at events like sports days.

It’s recommended to let the children listen to the song beforehand so they get used to it, then incorporate it into the dance.

By coordinating costumes and making pompoms to add flair, the children’s performance will look even more vibrant and become an ideal dance for a sports day.

Teachers and kids alike—make it a cheerful, fun dance full of smiles!

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It’s a Small WorldThe Sherman Brothers

[Official] It's a Small World / Tokyo Disneyland

It's a Small WorldThe Sherman Brothers

A song created as the theme for Disneyland’s signature attraction, “it’s a small world.” Its catchy melody perfectly matches the concept of riding a boat and traveling around countries across the globe.

With colorful children’s choral parts ringing out, it’s also great for kindergarten and elementary school sports days.

It’s a lively Disney tune that’s fun to enjoy just by stepping in time or clapping along to the brisk rhythm.

Try dancing to this ageless number that kids and adults alike can enjoy!

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