Wonderful sports day / athletic festival

[Youth Songs] Songs that liven up sports days and athletic festivals. Music that adds color to the event.

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.
POPS writer/editorKEI
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.

A school sports day is one of those events that stays in your memory as a page of youth! Working together with your teammates in competitions, getting fired up with dances and cheering battles—there’s so much excitement.

And to really liven things up, background music is essential! In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that are perfect for sports day, especially ones that really capture the feeling of youth.

From refreshing melodies, to songs about friendship, to tracks that make you want to start running—these are all timeless classics packed with youthful passion.

Be sure to use them as a reference!

[Youth Songs] Songs to energize school sports days and athletic festivals. Tracks that color the competition venue (131–140)

The First Steprakkuraifu

Luck Life / The First Step [Music Video] (TV Anime 'Cheer Boys!!' Opening Theme)

The First Steprakkuraifu

“Hajime no Ippo,” released in 2016 by Luck Life, a rock band known for creating numerous anime songs, is a track that portrays the courage and hope of stepping into a new world.

It carries a message of encouragement for various sports day events tackled together with friends and teammates.

The driving, upbeat band performance conveys a refreshing energy that blows away worries and anxieties.

With lyrics about passion and friendship and a beat that makes you want to start running, this rock number colors a page of youth.

Be sure to check out its sound, perfectly matched to a sports day held under clear, sunny skies.

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Believe in yourselfAbe Mao

Mao Abe – Believe in yourself (Official Music Video)

Believe in yourselfAbe Mao

This is a song by Mao Abe, a female singer-songwriter who enjoys overwhelming support from younger generations, featuring passionate, straightforward lyrics that truly move you.

It also made waves as the theme song for NHK Educational TV’s sports anime Baby Steps, which centers on tennis.

Its versatility is remarkably broad, making it suitable for virtually any scene and usable in a variety of situations!

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DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE

Da-iCE / <TV Anime “ONE PIECE” Theme Song> “DREAMIN’ ON” Music Video

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This song expresses the courage and strong will to pursue one’s dreams.

Released in August 2020, it was selected as the 23rd opening theme for the popular anime ONE PIECE.

As the first installment of Da-iCE’s six-month consecutive release plan, it was created with a focus on the theme of “vision.” The lyrics, written by Sota Hanamura, are notable for their powerful message.

The song celebrates the spirit of adventure in taking on unknown worlds with your friends and the importance of staying true to yourself.

Conveying the value of moving forward without being defeated by adversity, this track is sure to encourage everyone taking on events at sports days and athletic festivals together with their teammates!

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Everything will become my strengthkuzu

"Kuzu" - "Everything will become my strength!" with lyrics (in the description)

Everything will become my strengthkuzu

Kuzu is a duo consisting of Hiroyuki Miyasako on dance and Tomomitsu Yamaguchi on guitar.

The unit was created for the variety show “One-Night R&R,” and its name is a parody—a play on the band Yuzu.

Their song “Everything Becomes My Strength” is a youthful anthem that says the motivation to do your best for someone else becomes your own strength.

It’s a perfect track for school sports days and athletic festivals.

Give it a listen when you want to fire yourself up!

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We areONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – We are [Official Video from AMBITIONS JAPAN DOME TOUR]

We areONE OK ROCK

We Are” by ONE OK ROCK—a rock band active on the global stage—was tied up as the theme song for NHK’s 18fes.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to find a ray of light even in the darkness.

Even if you don’t understand most of the English lyrics, the powerful melody and vocals are sure to get everyone fired up.

It also has the perfect vibe for a sports day cheer song, doesn’t it? Vocalist Taka’s exceptional singing ability will lift your spirits even higher.

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In conclusion

We’ve put together a generous selection of energizing youth-themed songs perfect for school sports days.

From timeless classics that instantly bring back memories of youth to the latest hits by trending artists, we’ve picked plenty—so you’re sure to find tracks you’ll want to play at your school’s sports festival! Use this as a reference for choosing your BGM and make your sports day even more exciting!