[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 (111–120)
a miraculous comebackWagakki Band
This is “Kishi Kaisei” by Wagakki Band, which was chosen as the TV Tokyo network’s broadcast theme song for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
With traditional Japanese instruments and an up-tempo, rock-infused melody, it’s a hype-raising anthem perfect for cheering on sports.
[To All Athletes] Sports Cheering Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (121–130)
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
This is Ikimono-gakari’s “Kaze ga Fuiteiru,” the official NHK theme song for the London 2012 Olympics.
The vocalist’s straight, crystal-clear voice and the encouraging lyrics really resonate—it’s a highly recommended cheer song.
It’s a warm, uplifting track that makes you feel we’re all supporting each other as we reach for our dreams.
To tomorrowFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Released in 2009 as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ 11th single, the group that resumed activities in 2021.
Former soccer star Masashi “Gon” Nakayama appears on the cover art and in the promotional video.
Goodbye, IsaacHata Motohiro
A gentle yet empowering cheer song.
Within a team, within a group, what is the thing only I can do? If you listen to this song—after all the wavering and hesitation—you’ll surely find your goal in the end.
King & QueenPorunogurafiti
This is “King & Queen” by PornoGraffitti, chosen as the theme song for the 2017 NTV Volleyball Grand Champions Cup.
It’s a refreshing, uplifting sports anthem.
Give it a listen when you want a boost of positivity!
ColorfulColorful
The song “Colorful,” which is the official Coca-Cola song for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, embodies the theme of “diversity,” a hallmark of our era.
The unit name is also “Colorful,” the same as the song title.
A stellar lineup of 14 artists—unbound by country or musical genre—participates in this track.
It’s a number that fits the Olympics, where people from around the world gather to compete, and one that surely heightens the excitement.
Your SongAbe Mao
Kimi no Uta by Mao Abe, which serves as the theme song for the film Cheer Boys!! depicting men’s cheerleading, is an upbeat tune and a lively cheer song that ties in perfectly with the movie.
For those who want straightforward, positive encouragement rather than a song about setbacks, it could be just right.
It’s a sports anthem packed with a refreshing sense of openness and exhilarating speed.