Recommended slogans for an elementary school sports day

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One thing you can’t do without at a sports day is a slogan.

Elementary school students span a wide range of ages, and their understanding of kanji and English varies.

That’s why it’s important to choose words that everyone can understand and remember easily.

Here, we’ve gathered recommended slogans for elementary school sports days just like that.

It’s full of ideas to help everyone join forces and create a fun and exciting sports day.

Let’s unite our hearts with a slogan and make wonderful memories!

Please use this as a reference and make it a fantastic sports day!

Easy-to-understand writing series (11–20)

a serious match

A great slogan for a sports day or athletics festival is “Shinken Shobu” (a true, all-out contest).

“Shinken Shobu” means striving with everything you’ve got and competing with your full effort.

It expresses coming together as one, challenging each other, and working hard to win.

The phrase also emphasizes not only the day of the event, but the importance of practice leading up to it and helping one another.

Beyond winning or losing, the daily efforts you share in taking on challenges together will surely make for a wonderful sports day or festival.

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advancing

A positive slogan! Here’s a bold, forward-charging idea.

Many people might think of manga or anime, too.

“Shingeki” can mean advancing while attacking, attacking while advancing, or simply pressing forward.

It’s the perfect word for a sports day or athletic festival, where students compete, strive for victory, and move forward together as a team.

It’s sure to boost students’ motivation and make the entire venue even more exciting! Definitely consider adopting it.

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fighting spirit

Slogans that capture students striving for victory! Here are ideas brimming with fighting spirit.

At sports days and athletic festivals, many events have winners and losers.

Every class is sure to give their all to seize the championship, right? The word “tōshi” (fighting spirit) carries meanings like a strong will to fight and the readiness to throw oneself into competition with full force.

The two characters alone have impact, but you can also adapt it, like with “Ignite your fighting spirit.” Give it a try and work it in!

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with all one’s might

The phrase “issho-kenmei” means to put forth your utmost effort in one place.

How about using this word as a slogan for your sports day or athletic festival? These events are important days where you enjoy friendly competition with your teammates.

By giving your all, you strengthen your bonds with them.

When you approach things with issho-kenmei, you create more happy memories.

Cherish the spirit of moving toward the same goal, adopt this slogan, and enjoy your sports day to the fullest together with your friends!

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Burn!

As a slogan that fosters a sense of unity at a sports day, “Moero!” (Burn with passion!) is recommended.

This phrase gives children energy and momentum, inspires them to do their best, and also boosts parents’ enthusiasm to cheer them on.

Incorporating the children’s own ideas will lead to a more enjoyable event.

In addition, having teachers come up with the slogan while talking with the children can deepen their bonds.

In this way, making “Moero!” the theme will liven up the sports day and make it a memorable occasion.

Please use this as a reference.

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Run!

Speaking of sports festivals, the image that comes to mind is one of passion and intensity.

With its strong tone, it’s a cool slogan that feels bold and rousing, as if spurring oneself on!

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Parody/Humor (21–30)

How about these ideas for a slightly casual, fun slogan? Slogans that play on lines or titles from beloved anime are sure to be a hit, and if you put them on signs, everyone will probably get excited.

Among them, the line from Demon Slayer that was a smash hit with both kids and adults—“Total Concentration! Breathing of ◯◯!”—is easy to adapt and, above all, perfect for a slogan! Humorous slogans are likely to be well received across all grade levels, don’t you think?