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 recommended for team building (1–10)
Aha Experience Quiz

The “Aha” experience quiz is a game where parts of an image shown in a video gradually change, and players try to spot what has changed.
One great thing about this game is that as long as the host prepares the video in advance, participants don’t need to bring anything.
It’s also easy to adjust the difficulty—for example, you can choose a slightly harder video if everyone is solving the questions too easily.
When you figure out the answer, it’s extremely satisfying, so give it a try with everyone!
Matchstick Quiz

If you’re looking for a quiz that tests creativity rather than the amount of knowledge you have, I recommend matchstick puzzles.
A matchstick puzzle involves moving matchsticks to solve a riddle—for example, moving two sticks to make a square.
As the difficulty increases, you might be asked to form kanji characters, or the questions may become more abstract, like riddles.
They’re simple yet offer a wide range of problems, so you won’t get bored.
There are plenty of videos and websites that feature matchstick puzzles, so be sure to check them out for inspiration.
Balloon-popping race

The balloon-popping race that’s popular at sports festivals is actually perfect for an online version, too.
Typically, it’s a simple contest to see who can pop the most balloons.
But some people might find that a bit too plain.
In that case, it’s fun to add twists—like only popping them with your butt, or inflating them with your mouth until they burst.
You can also prepare balloons in unusual shapes.
Setting up the camera so your whole body is visible makes the competition feel more real and even more fun.
Ping-pong Ball One-Leg Stand Challenge
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Do you know the Ping-Pong Ball One-Leg Stand Challenge? In this challenge, you balance a ping-pong ball on a spoon and compete to see how long you can stand on one leg.
Many physical activities can be noisy, but this one is nice and quiet.
If you want to keep costs down, you can substitute a bouncy ball.
It’s also easy to tweak the rules, such as standing on your non-dominant leg or making it a team relay.
It’s great for getting some exercise, so give it a try!
Workout relay
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If you’re looking for a sport that uses both your mind and body to the fullest, try the strength-training relay.
In this relay, four people take turns doing strength exercises for 15 seconds each, aiming for a total time of exactly one minute.
Deciding which exercises to do and how many reps makes it much more challenging! For example, you might require doing 10 sit-ups no matter what.
Of course, you can also tweak the rules by increasing the number of participants or extending the time.
For preparation, it’s best to secure a spacious area and lay down yoga mats.



