[Sports Day BGM] Carefully selected classic standards and popular hit songs perfect for the closing ceremony

William Tell OvertureRosshīni

[Yuri Simonov] William Tell Overture Gioachino Rossini: Opera “William Tell”, Overture (March of the Swiss Army)

The overture to a grand opera by Rossini, one of Italy’s most iconic composers.

Structured in four parts, it begins at dawn, passes through a storm scene, moves into pastoral tranquility, and then unfolds into a heroic march—a truly masterful progression.

Premiered in 1829, this work became widely known as the opening theme of the American TV series The Lone Ranger and was also used on Fuji TV’s Oretachi Hyokin-zoku, lodging itself in the memories of many.

Its powerful rhythms and dynamic melodies make it perfect for the exit scene at a school sports day, heightening the excitement as participants leave the field and bringing the event to a rousing, resonant close.

BetelgeuseYuuri

Yuuri “Betelgeuse” Official Music Video

This song, inspired by the stars in the night sky, features a heartwarming and beautiful melody.

Yuri’s clear, transparent vocals gently sing of the precious bonds between people and everlasting love.

The melody gradually swells, and in the chorus she deftly switches between powerful belts and delicate falsetto, weaving a grand, expansive sound.

Released as a digital single in November 2021, the track was written as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “SUPER RICH.” It captured many listeners’ hearts, including reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Japan Streaming Songs chart.

For a group gymnastics performance, the lyrics’ worldview—expressing human connection and mutual support—and the song’s dramatic development are a perfect match, elevating the routine into something truly moving.

Tokyo Olympic MarchKoseki Yūji

Tokyo Olympic March with Fanfare, 1964

In October 1964, when a stately march resounded through the National Stadium, the piece composed by Yuji Koseki became a pivotal work that colored the first Olympic Games ever held in Asia.

Its elegant yet powerful brass sound and vibrant rhythm not only enlivened the athletes’ entrance but also stood as a symbol to the world of Japan’s postwar recovery.

Brimming with brightness and splendor befitting a festival of peace and youth, the work offers a melody of hope that only a composer who had lived through war could express.

It is truly a piece you’d want to use for a sports day opening ceremony or entrance parade—an elevated, dignified march perfect for highlighting children’s big moment on stage.

Gate of GloryHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Door of Glory (Music Video)

The song that will liven up the sports day, where students showcase the results of all their hard practice, is “Eiko no Tobira” (“Door to Glory”).

It was released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai and was also chosen as a cheer song for the summer high school baseball tournament.

His warm vocals, which gently accompany feelings of doubt and anxiety, resonate deeply.

The words that cheer on the days devoted to preparing for competitions and matches will surely encourage the athletes.

It’s a piece that portrays not only wins and losses, but the beauty of striving itself.

Alongside its grand, unfolding sound, lend an ear to the message that supports students on their big day.

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graceFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – grace（Official Video）

It’s a song imbued with a powerful message about facing oneself.

Released in October 2022, it was written by Fujii Kaze as the theme song for NTT Docomo’s “KAZE FILMS docomo future project.” With a beautiful melody infused with soul and R&B elements and distinctive piano playing, it’s a track that resonates deeply.

The music video was filmed in India’s Uttarakhand state, featuring impressive visuals of majestic landscapes and the warmth of its people.

It conveys the importance of believing in the light and potential that everyone carries within, making it a piece that can evoke moments of true connection even during a group gymnastics performance.

The hopeful vocals and melody will make the performance shine even more.

Young powerShinichi Takada

“Young Power” (National Sports Festival Song) — Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band, Concert at the 2018 Gunma Prefecture Encouragement Rally for Prospective SDF Enlistees and Trainees

This is a classic sports day staple that everyone in Japan knows, created during the postwar reconstruction period.

Composed by Shinichi Takata as a sports song to enliven the National Sports Festival venues, it is notable for its bright and powerful melody.

At the second National Sports Festival held in Kanazawa in October 1947, about 4,200 sixth-grade boys and girls performed a group routine to this piece, captivating the audience.

Since then, it has been widely loved as background music for school sports days and athletic festivals across the country.

With an up-tempo beat that makes you want to run, it was also used at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Koshien High School Baseball Exchange Games.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for a march for sports days or a lively piece for group performances.

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

Released in January 2024, this work was selected as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “Mashle: MAGIC AND MUSCLES.” It has generated buzz mainly on social media, with dance videos of the anime characters going viral on TikTok.

It has also attracted significant attention both in Japan and abroad, ranking as high as No.

12 on the Billboard Global 200.

Playing it at the closing ceremony of a school sports day would make for a wonderful finale that resonates with the children.

It’s also a perfect track for cooling down after working up a sweat.