[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!
Playlist
| [Sports Day BGM] Carefully selected classic standards and popular hit songs perfect for the closing ceremony | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake |  play_arrow | Omoinotake’s “Ikuoku Kounen” is recommended for the sports day closing ceremony. |
| 2 | proofflumpool |  play_arrow | Be moved and find courage with flumpool’s “Proof” |
| 3 | We AreONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Wrap up the sports day with ONE OK ROCK |
| 4 | BeautifulSuperfly |  play_arrow | A song to encourage the children at the sports day closing ceremony |
| 5 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | An uplifting song about the importance of living true to yourself |
| 6 | GUTS !arashi |  play_arrow | Arashi songs that give you energy at a sports festival |
| 7 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI “RPG” is perfect for a sports day closing ceremony |
| 8 | companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s “Nakama” is a perfect song for a sports day. |
| 9 | Behold, the hero returns.Henderu |  play_arrow | Praise the hero with Handel’s masterpiece |
| 10 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that colors the memories of the sports day |
| 11 | At any timeMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | An inspiring song perfect for a sports day |
| 12 | Kitearashi |  play_arrow | “Kite,” the sports day song sung by Arashi |
| 13 | Main Theme from the film “Chariots of Fire”Vangelis |  play_arrow | Celebrate the victory at the sports festival with the Chariots of Fire theme |
| 14 | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI’s new song is simple in the mid-range |
| 15 | majestic and dignifiedEdward Elgar |  play_arrow | A march composed by Elgar. Confidence and strength. |
| 16 | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A moving sports day closing ceremony with Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” |
| 17 | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | Introduction to DREAMS COME TRUE’s motivational song “Nando Demo” |
| 18 | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | Haikyuu theme song, a cheer song of courage and hope |
| 19 | The Star-Spangled Banner ForeverJON FIRIPPU SŪZA |  play_arrow | Sousa’s marches are loved around the world |
| 20 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s “Eikou no Kakehashi” is perfect for the closing ceremony. |
| 21 | DearMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE movie theme song |
| 22 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA to perform the theme song for Kumamoto Earthquake recovery |
| 23 | energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi |  play_arrow | Ryuichi Sakamoto’s soothing piano piece becomes a big hit |
| 24 | All of the Youthsuis from Yorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s youth-themed song resonates with my heart |
| 25 | graceFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | A hopeful song about facing oneself |
| 26 | The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP |  play_arrow | The importance of recognizing your own efforts |
| 27 | Not fleetingSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A moving, heart-stirring ballad that expresses the bonds of life |
| 28 | Rocky Themebirukonti |  play_arrow | A classic of sports music that supports the striving heart |
| 29 | ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song is a masterpiece of emotional and socially themed music. |
| 30 | BONNumber_i |  play_arrow | An ambitious work blending tradition and contemporary music, featuring a bonsai motif |
| 31 | Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss I |  play_arrow | Strauss's Powerful March |
| 32 | Light of FirefliesSukottorando min’yō |  play_arrow | Auld Lang Syne is familiar as a song for endings. |
| 33 | Heaven and HellOfufenbakku |  play_arrow | The appeal of exhilarating classic songs perfect for sports days |
| 34 | William Tell OvertureRosshīni |  play_arrow | A magnificent overture, marked by a powerful rhythm |
| 35 | Trumpet VoluntaryJeremiah Clark |  play_arrow | Celebrate brilliantly with a trumpet festival piece |
| 36 | Tokyo Olympic MarchKoseki Yūji |  play_arrow | A song of hope for the 1964 Olympics |
| 37 | Young powerShinichi Takada |  play_arrow | A classic sports day song with a bright, powerful melody |
| 38 | BetelgeuseYuuri |  play_arrow | An inspiring song with a starry-sky motif |
| 39 | Humoresque in G-flat major, Op. 101 No. 7Antonín Dvořák |  play_arrow | Cool down with Dvořák's gentle piece |
| 40 | El CapitanJohn Philip Sousa |  play_arrow | A staple of wind bands: Sousa’s dazzling march |
| 41 | paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call |  play_arrow | A message song that conveys my feelings in a letter |
| 42 | Gate of GloryHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Cheering on effort and courage with the sports day fight song “The Door of Glory” |
| 43 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Mashle OP song becomes a global hit |
| 44 | Fleur de la PassionMISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA produces the support song for the Paris Olympics |
| 45 | HeroYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI's opening theme song for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End |
| 46 | Standing on stageYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI, the theme song for the Paris Olympics broadcast |
| 47 | My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | A friendship-themed ballad by Ketsumeishi |
| 48 | Goodbye for today.sakushi sakkyoku: Kaneko Shouichi |  play_arrow | Ryoko Moriyama's 1976 kayōkyoku song |
| 49 | 100% CourageHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | Let’s liven up the sports day with 100% courage! |
| 50 | I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | A positive hit by Kyu Sakamoto that lifts your spirits and helps you look ahead |
| 51 | HeroAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s “Hero” is a suitable song for a school sports day closing ceremony. |
| 52 | One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | Sports Cheer Song "Just One More" |
| 53 | Flash FalconGRe4N BOYZ |  play_arrow | Flash Falcon is perfect for a sports day closing ceremony. |
| 54 | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A song that celebrates the moment of achieving a goal through team effort |
| 55 | SPECIALZKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Jujutsu Kaisen opening theme, King Gnu’s passionate song |
| 56 | BREAKOUTSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s songs boost the excitement at the sports day |
| 57 | Get WildTM NETWORK |  play_arrow | TM NETWORK's signature song, Get Wild |
| 58 | The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A moving introduction to Ikimonogakari’s songs |
| 59 | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | Kento’s upbeat songs liven up the sports day. |