[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 (181–190)
Shine ~Circle of Smile~wakasaminato
Minato Wakasa, who is active as a model and internet radio personality, was appointed as the V.League Official Support Ambassador in 2012.
This song has been selected as the V.League Official Support Song, and its refreshing sound empowers listeners and players alike.
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!
REDB’z
This is B’z’s 52nd single.
It’s a song written for pitcher Kuroda, who returned to the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2015, featuring a rock sound befitting a baseball walk-up theme.
With a soul-stirring melody, it’s a track that really fires you up.
ONE-for the win-NEWS
This is NEWS’s 16th single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
The part where the participating countries appear in the lyrics is memorable, and it has the feel of a soccer theme anthem as well as a Latin-style cheer song.
Cha-Cha-Cha ChampionSexy Zone
This song, which was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s “World Cup Volleyball” in 2015, is Sexy Zone’s ninth single, released that same year.
When it comes to the World Cup Volleyball theme song, Johnny’s groups have traditionally taken on the role, giving it a reputation as a gateway to success within Johnny’s.
This track was also created with volleyball cheering in mind—an upbeat, high-energy number that gets you pumped and seems perfect for fans of all ages to enjoy while cheering.
Blooming on the runwayXOX
This is the eighth single by the dance-vocal group XOX, titled “Kassōro ni Saku” (Blooming on the Runway).
The group’s name, “XOX,” is pronounced “Kiss-Hug-Kiss.” While fast-paced, the song remains refreshing—an encouraging anthem that supports those who are struggling or pushing themselves.
It’s a positive track that gives you courage and energy not only in sports but also whenever you hit a wall in life.
Boom!Magokoro Burazāzu
The fourth single by Magokoro Brothers, released in 1990.
It was tied in with a Nissan Motor commercial.
It was also used as the background music for the baseball segment of TV Asahi’s News Station, so it’s still often used today for high school baseball entrances and similar occasions.