[Sports Day BGM] Carefully selected classic standards and popular hit songs perfect for the closing ceremony
After working up a sweat and experiencing both joy and frustration, the sports day comes to a close with the closing ceremony, where the winning team and top performers are honored and final remarks are given.
In this article, we introduce songs perfect for that closing ceremony.
From classical music to J-pop, we’ve gathered a wide range of tracks: songs that celebrate participants’ hard work, moving pieces that help everyone finish the event with pride, and calm tunes for cooling down.
Feel free to use them for the closing ceremony’s entrance and exit, the awards presentation, or as background music during the ceremony itself!
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[Sports Day BGM] Carefully Selected Classic Standards and Popular Hit Songs Perfect for the Closing Ceremony (1–10)
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s “Nakama” is the perfect song that makes you want to link arms and sing together at the closing ceremony of a sports day.
The friends who fought alongside you are comrades-in-arms at the event, but they’re also the companions you spend your days with.
It’s a song that fosters a relationship where you can praise each other and say, “Great job,” with genuine appreciation.
The bonds among the children, strengthened through the sports day, may grow even deeper.
Be sure to give this song a listen—its comfortable tempo and unpretentious lyrics are delightful.
It’s sure to make for a wonderful sports day!
Behold, the hero returns.Henderu
Georg Friedrich Handel, a composer from Germany.
His “See, the Conqu’ring Hero Comes” is, as the title suggests, a classical number that praises those who have fought hard.
Its melody is extremely famous—many people likely heard it at school when they were young.
The well-defined, dynamic structure keeps it engaging and never boring.
Plus, its calm tune helps relax the mind, making it a perfect choice for a closing ceremony as a cooldown piece!
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s hugely popular song “Boku no Koto,” which captures everyday scenes and feelings, is a wonderful choice for a closing ceremony.
Listening to the lyrics and melody that begin gently and quietly may bring back memories of the emotions and experiences you had throughout the sports day.
Playing it during the awards presentation could make the moment even more exciting.
Rather than focusing on winning or losing, it’s a song that conveys a sense of accomplishment for everyone’s hard work and hope for the future.
Please give it a listen.
[Sports Day BGM] Carefully Selected Classic Standards and Popular Hit Songs Perfect for the Closing Ceremony (11–20)
At any timeMakihara Noriyuki
Makihara Noriyuki’s “Donna Toki mo” is a perfect fit for a sports day you gave your all for—its gentle vocals bring comfort and move the heart.
It warmly embraces the teachers and children who have worked hard every day preparing for the event.
It also honors the kids who cheered their teammates with all their might and fought hard, and it may make them realize the kinds of experiences they could only have at a sports day.
With its warm vocals and a sense of hope for the future, it’s definitely worth a listen! You might feel a deep sense of fulfillment and hope for tomorrow.
Kitearashi
The song “Kite,” sung by the five members of Arashi, is a refreshing yet powerful ballad that lets you feel the friendship and sense of achievement experienced through a sports day.
The fulfilled expressions and joy on the children’s faces after giving it their all, and the line in the chorus—“I wish for your dreams to come true”—symbolize children who are looking to the future and moving forward.
Please give a round of applause to the children who worked so hard, and make it a moving closing ceremony.
I believe the voices of the five members of Arashi will envelop the wide school grounds and create a warm atmosphere.
Main Theme from the film “Chariots of Fire”Vangelis
Evoking a grand, cinematic scale, Vangelis’s main theme from the film Chariots of Fire is the perfect piece for moments when you overcome a close contest and seize victory.
As the notes unfold and layer upon one another, this piece seems to permeate the heart.
Let’s look back and see whether the children achieved the goals they set for themselves as we head into the closing ceremony.
Like the two British runners in Chariots of Fire who stayed true to their convictions, the children’s dedication feels akin to their passion for the sports day.
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Many of SEKAI NO OWARI’s songs are easy for high-voiced male singers to sing.
This track is a relatively new release from September 2023, and it features a simple vocal line.
It was also chosen as the opening theme for Season 25 of the anime ONE PIECE.
The lyrics carry a message about turning your weaknesses into allies and soaring high.
Because Fukase’s voice is so high, it’s hard to notice, but most of the melody actually sits in the mid range.
It’s a perfect pick for those who can hit high notes but struggle to control their falsetto.
Highly recommended for people who want to celebrate their hard work at a school sports day closing ceremony.