[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 Cheer Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (161–170)
Fleur de la PassionMISIA
Brimming with passion and hope, this song was created as a rousing support anthem for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
MISIA’s breathtaking vocals meld with a sweeping melody that celebrates athletes’ passion and hard work, stirring the soul.
Chosen as the support song for Nippon TV’s Paris 2024 Olympics coverage and released in July 2024, it’s a track that will uplift not only the competitors but everyone dedicated to sports.
It’s a must-listen for those striving toward their dreams and for anyone who wants to cheer someone on.
MISIA’s voice is sure to plant the seeds of courage and hope in your heart.
Ahead AheadAme no Parēdo
Rain Parade’s “Ahead Ahead” is a grand dance-rock number with beautifully toned guitars.
Its lyrics, which give you the courage to move forward, make it perfect for cheering on sports.
The straight-ahead, head-nodding rhythm is also great for getting players hyped before a match.
The chorus melody has a sing-along feel, so it might be ideal for singing at the venue as well.
[To All Athletes] Sports Cheering Songs & Empowering Theme Tracks (171–180)
Your FriendWEAVER
A Japanese three-piece piano rock band.
Although they were still relatively new at the time, their song was used as the support anthem for the 2010 All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It’s a track that can encourage and cheer someone on for a lifetime.
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster is a girls’ vocal group hugely popular especially among junior high and high school girls.
Their song “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikaketeiru” (“The World Is Smiling at You”) was chosen as Coca-Cola’s annual image song for 2018.
The music video features various athletes, making it perfect for cheering on sports.
Its positive lyrics are uplifting just by listening.
DuelPENGUIN RESEARCH
Matches where players wage fierce battles could well be called modern-day duels.
If you’re looking for a song to fire up that feeling, PENGUIN RESEARCH’s “Duel” is highly recommended.
Its guitar-driven rock sound is sure to ignite the spirits not only of athletes but also of the fans cheering them on!
StrongestYuuri
An uplifting cheer song that inspires the drive to move forward with strength! This piece was chosen as the opening theme for cour 2 of Season 7 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.
Yuuri’s energetic vocals fuse with the band’s sound to give listeners a powerful push.
It carries messages of courage to keep standing up without giving up, and the strength to believe in yourself and move forward—resonating deeply with those facing setbacks or hardship.
It’s the perfect track before an important game or showdown, when taking a new step, or whenever you want to fire yourself up.
Flame Fighter ~INOKI BOM-BA-YE~
As you know, it’s Antonio Inoki’s entrance theme.
The original is ‘Ali Bomaye,’ composed for the 1977 film ‘The Greatest’ about Muhammad Ali.
Just listening to this song gets you fired up!