Introduction to events for an online sports day. Also recommended for team building.
Opportunities to communicate using online meeting services like Zoom have increased, haven’t they?
Zoom has become popular not only for regular meetings and interviews, but also for casual online drinking hangouts.
For working professionals, we recommend hosting an online sports day.
By using online meeting services such as Zoom, participants can enjoy a variety of events while being in different locations, which helps improve communication and strengthen team unity.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended activities for an online sports day—from physical challenges to brain games—so please use it as a reference.
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Introduction to events for an online sports day. Also great for team building (11–20)
Gesture Game

Even when participants are in different locations, a gesture game can deepen interaction.
Although it’s often used at in-person events, it’s also fun on an online screen.
In this game, the presenter performs gestures based on a set prompt, and others try to guess within a time limit.
By acting out unique movements themed around objects or animals, participants can showcase a different kind of appeal than usual.
Adding penalties or prizes makes it an even bigger hit.
Since it’s a game that allows anyone to communicate easily, it’s also recommended for team-building.
Scattered Kanji Quiz

A jumbled kanji quiz where you assemble scattered parts to complete a single character.
Since it involves putting together pieces whose positions and orientations are mixed up, it’s perfect for brain training.
You can set a time limit and check answers all at once, or turn it into a fastest-finger quiz.
It’s recommended to offer a wide range of questions, from simple commonly used kanji to more challenging ones.
It’s an activity that exercises the mind while fostering interaction among participants.
Making it a team competition can also boost unity and improve communication.
Mosaic Quiz

A game where mosaics are applied to foods, tools, and other items, and participants guess the name from a set of choices.
It’s a quiz format where you ask what’s hidden and compete on the number of correct answers.
If you’re hosting it in-house, it’s also recommended to use company-related products as the theme.
When participants figure out the answer, they can raise their hand, or you can provide boards or paper for them to write it down.
You can also enjoy a format like a quiz show where the host calls on participants for their answers.
Give this activity a try—it’s a great way to communicate even when you’re in different locations.
Telepathy Game

It’s a game that tests participants’ teamwork and strengthens their bonds.
The rules are very simple: a prompt is given, everyone answers at the same time, and you see how much the answers match.
Each person can answer honestly to learn about differences in thinking, or try to align answers and enjoy the strategic back-and-forth.
Since it’s online, you can make prompts out of things that are hard to say face-to-face—like highlighting teammates’ good qualities—which should make it even more engaging.
ball toss (traditional Japanese beanbag/ball-throwing game)

For an online sports day, a great last-minute event to add is the ball toss.
You might think, “But we don’t have balls or a net,” yet you can easily substitute with items at home.
Use a knotted towel or crumpled tissue as the balls, and a trash can or laundry basket as the net.
Adjust the throwing distance to match the size of the bin or basket opening so everyone competes under fair conditions.
Add a fun penalty for the losers, and it’s guaranteed to get even more exciting!
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a full lineup of online sports day events that are perfect for team building and in-house communication.
By enjoying a variety of activities from home via online meeting services like Zoom, your members can connect and interact with each other! Whether you’ve previously organized company sports days or you’re a company looking to try an online sports day for the first time, be sure to use this article as a reference.


