[To All Athletes] Inspirational Sports Anthems & Empowering Theme Songs
When it comes to cheering on athletes chasing their dreams, music is indispensable.
Cheer songs aren’t just for professional athletes—they’re dedicated to everyone working hard in sports.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended tracks that will fill you with energy just by listening: tie-in songs for sports tournaments and related programs, theme songs from sports-themed anime, entrance songs for athletes, and more.
Find the perfect songs to accompany your daily training sessions or the time you spend enjoying sports with friends.
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[To All Athletes] Sports Cheering Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (71–80)
CampioneORANGE RANGE
It’s a song released in 2006 as the theme for the World Cup broadcasts that year.
The title is a coined word, originally drawing on the sound of the Italian word “campione,” meaning “champion.” It has a high-energy feel, and the lyrics were written with the “Tragedy of Doha” in mind.
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Sambomaster always shows us hope and light in our hearts.
“Kagayakidashite Hashitteiku” is their 21st single and served as the theme song for the drama Cheer☆Dan starring Tao Tsuchiya.
Linking with the drama, this track is a cheer song that supports people who are chasing their dreams and working hard in sports.
The lyrics convey the words “Don’t give up,” which sink into your heart and give you the strength to overcome without losing heart.
It’s a highly recommended song to listen to when you’re working hard but can’t see any hope.
Cheering songTHE Inazuma Sentai
After eight energetic, feel-good chants at the very start, the song kicks in with a natural, conversational tone, as if someone’s talking to you.
It was written for a band member’s friend who’s aiming to be a boxer.
It sends a straight-from-the-heart, no-frills cheer to anyone who’s stumbled and still decided to keep going.
It feels like getting hyped up by close hometown buddies.
Perfect for when you need a strong, wholehearted push on your back.
Women, please give it a listen too!
A victorious smile with youUkasukaji
A support song for Japan’s national soccer team, created as a collaboration between Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.Children and GAKU-MC.
It’s a track that looks back on tough training and makes you believe in what you’ve done and keep pushing forward.
With its upbeat vibe, it’s perfect for lifting your spirits.
Soldier, run.B’z
This song was used in a commercial as a cheer anthem for Japan’s national rugby team.
Since the commercial aired repeatedly during the 2019 World Cup, it’s strongly associated with rugby.
It’s a driving, high-energy support song filled with admiration for the players who keep running to the very end, fighting through mud.
Of course, it’s great beyond rugby, too!
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK is a globally active rock band.
This track is included on their fourth album, Niche Syndrome.
With lyrics about believing in yourself and moving forward, paired with a brisk, powerful sound, it’s a great motivator in the world of sports! Highly recommended as a self-empowerment anthem.
World In UnionYoshioka Kiyoe
Here is the song that was released as the official song of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, featuring Kiyoe Yoshioka from Ikimono-gakari.
Originally, this piece is a hymn based on “Jupiter” from Holst’s orchestral suite The Planets, with new lyrics added by Charlie Skarbek.
It has been used as the theme song since the 1991 World Cup, and each year, notable singers or groups from the host country cover the song.
