[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 (41–50)
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
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.
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.
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.
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.
Goodbye for today.sakushi sakkyoku: Kaneko Shouichi
“Kyou no Hi wa Sayonara” is a kayōkyoku (Japanese popular song) released by Ryoko Moriyama in 1976, known for its relaxed melody.
The lyrics and music were written by Shoichi Kaneko, and this collaboration between two big names gives the song a moving atmosphere.
With its gentle feel, the song has been featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and in music textbooks, and it’s also recommended as a song to sing together with classmates or teammates at closing ceremonies.
There are choral arrangements and other sheet music available, so feel free to use them as a reference.
100% CourageHikaru GENJI
“Yūki 100%,” which portrays the pursuit of dreams without yielding to hardship, is also perfect for a school sports day.
The song was released by Hikaru GENJI in 1993 and is well known as the theme song of the anime Nintama Rantarō.
Its positive lyrics and bright vocals are sure to liven up the finale of the event.
The march arrangement version is great for the parade, and Hey! Say! JUMP’s cover—familiar as the recent theme song—is also recommended.
