[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 (31–40)
Fleur de la PassionMISIA
A song brimming with passion and hope has been born.
MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess magnificently captures the grandeur of the Olympics.
Released on July 26, 2024, the piece was created as the support song for Nippon TV’s coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Its title, in French, means “Flowers of Passion,” and the lyrics strikingly honor the athletes’ effort and zeal.
In the music video, MISIA is seen singing against the backdrop of the streets of Paris, conveying a message of love and peace centered on coexistence and co-prosperity with the Earth.
Played at a school sports day closing ceremony, it would undoubtedly celebrate everyone’s hard work and provide a moving finale.
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s new song showcases the band’s signature pop-polished rock sound and poignant, thought-provoking lyrics.
It weaves in emotional depth and philosophical themes, focusing on the complexities of human feelings and social issues.
Released in July 2024, the track highlights the band’s musical evolution.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s songs have also been featured in advertisements, TV drama theme songs, and commercials, earning support from a wide audience.
It’s a perfect track for moments that celebrate hard work, such as school sports day closing ceremonies.
Be sure to give it a listen!
BONNumber_i
An ambitious work that fuses Japanese tradition with contemporary music.
The bonsai-themed lyrics express harmony with nature and introspective themes.
The blend of traditional Japanese instruments and modern beats is exquisite and resonates with listeners.
It’s a track that showcases Sho Hirano’s production talents.
It’s included on the mini-album “No.O -ring-,” released in May 2024.
The music video was translated into ten languages, drawing global attention.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for the perfect song for a school sports day closing ceremony.
Its refreshing melody and powerful rhythm will heighten the sense of accomplishment for the hard-working athletes.
HeroYOASOBI
This song by YOASOBI was produced as the opening theme for the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
It features a unique development that begins at the end of the story, singing about the conclusion of the hero’s journey and the quietness and reminiscence that follow.
It might also be a good choice for a sports day closing ceremony.
With a tone that celebrates hard work and lets everyone finish with pride, it would be perfect as background music during an awards or closing ceremony.
YOASOBI is extremely popular among children as well, so consider using it as BGM for your sports day.
Standing on stageYOASOBI
This work by YOASOBI has been drawing attention as a song that resonates with the world of sports.
It brilliantly captures athletes’ challenges and inner struggles, as well as the tension of stepping onto the big stage.
Released in July 2024, it was produced as NHK’s sports theme for broadcasts and related programs covering the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
While energetic pop, it features an impressive, moving melody line.
It’s a song that gives a push to those striving toward their dreams.
Highly recommended not only for people working hard in sports, but also for anyone giving their best in everyday life.
[Sports Day BGM] Carefully selected classic standards and popular hit songs perfect for the closing ceremony (41–50)
My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi
“Tomo yo ~ Kono Saki mo Zutto…” is a song with a moving, memorable piano intro.
Released by Ketsumeishi in 2016, this ballad centers on the theme of friendship.
Its lyrics, which trace the bond with dear friends, are wonderful, making it the perfect song for savoring the time you worked hard together with your teammates at a sports day closing ceremony.
The CD also includes a karaoke version, so if you play it and sing together, you’ll create memories that will last a lifetime.
Light of FirefliesSukottorando min’yō
How about “Hotaru no Hikari,” a song beloved for scenes where something comes to an end? It’s also strongly associated with the music played when a shop is closing.
The original is the Scottish folk song “Auld Lang Syne,” to which Japanese lyrics were added to create “Hotaru no Hikari.” Some say the image of it as an “ending song” became established because it was played during the finale of the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Its gentle yet wistful melody will lend an emotional flourish to your closing ceremony.
