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

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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!

Sports Day BGM: Carefully selected classic standards and popular hit songs perfect for the closing ceremony (51–60)

Humoresque in G-flat major, Op. 101 No. 7Antonín Dvořák

Dvořák: Humoresque in G-flat major, Op. 101 No. 7

Humoresque in G-flat major, Op. 101 No. 7Antonín Dvořák

Antonín Dvořák, a Czech composer and a pioneer of the Czech national school, is widely known for his powerful Symphony No.

9 in E minor, Op.

95, B.178, “From the New World.” While that piece has strongly shaped his image, he also left many works with gentle, flowing melodies, such as Humoresque in G-flat major, Op.

101 No.

7.

Its soothing tune, as if embracing a weary body, would surely suit a closing ceremony where you want to cool down.

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Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss I

340,000 views: Johann Strauss I “Radetzky March” — Conducted by Hiroshi Yoshida, Teatro Comunale di Bologna Philharmonic

Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss I

Radetzky March is one of the signature waltzes by Johann Strauss I, who was active in Vienna in the Austrian Empire.

With an intro melody that makes a powerful impact, this piece engraves its main theme in your memory after just one listen! The performance is also extremely vigorous, evoking an atmosphere that seems to praise those who have given their all.

When you listen to this piece, you might find yourself thinking, “I’m really glad I gave it everything I had,” and feeling a proud sense of fulfillment.

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Rocky Themebirukonti

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Rocky Themebirukonti

It’s a classic known as a pinnacle of sports music.

With its exhilarating, powerful brass section and a melody that resonates with those who strive, this piece delivers a universal message of effort and challenge.

Composed for a film released in 1977, Bill Conti crafted it with great care to fit the scenes perfectly, all within a limited budget of $25,000.

It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Ideal as a cheer song for school sports days and athletic events, it’s widely loved as an encouraging anthem that most people have heard at least once and that boosts the determination to keep going.

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In conclusion

We introduced songs that are perfect for a sports day closing ceremony. Sports day flies by in no time as everyone runs, dances, and cheers themselves hoarse. For the closing ceremony that wraps it all up, choose the ideal background music to create the perfect finale.