Wonderful sports day / athletic festival

Western pop/rock cheer songs recommended for sports days and athletic festivals. Cheer songs from around the world.

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Active club DJ. With over five years on the front lines of the club scene, they freely cross over from dance music to US hip-hop and Japanese rap. Blending in their own edits with assured mixing, they craft a unique groove that captivates the floor.
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

Sports days and cultural festivals bring together all grades, so they’re some of the most anticipated school events.

At these events, music is also a key element for energizing the venue!

Of course, Japanese songs are classics, but many people probably want to pick some stylish Western tracks too.

So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of Western pump-up songs that are perfect for sports days and athletic festivals!

From timeless tracks that make you want to start running the moment you hear them, to the latest hits hugely popular with younger generations, we’ve got a full lineup—use it as a reference for your playlist.

Cheer songs in Western music recommended for sports days and athletic festivals. World cheer songs (81–90)

Cake By The OceanDNCE

DNCE – Cake By The Ocean

Cake By The OceanDNCE

This is the ultimate party rock tune dedicated to the boys of the rock band DNCE.

The title “Cake By The Ocean” may seem like a strange combination at first glance, but we’ll leave it to your imagination what the “cake” stands for.

The calmly repeating bass refrain loops with a satisfying groove, and the chorus builds into a stylishly uplifting rock tune you can really get hyped to.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Get LuckyDaft Punk

Daft Punk – Get Lucky (Full Video)

Get LuckyDaft Punk

This track by Daft Punk is perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals.

With its disco-inspired rhythm and catchy melody, it creates a humorous, breezy vibe that unites everyone the moment the floor fills up.

Released in April 2013, the song features Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, and was completed after an 18-month production period.

It became an international phenomenon, winning multiple awards at the 56th Grammy Awards.

Its familiar sound is instantly approachable and guaranteed to lift your spirits.

When you want to brighten the atmosphere or add color to a special day, you can’t go wrong with this choice.

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We Don’t Need a HeroEdguy

Edguy – We Don’t Need a Hero

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This is a track by a popular German melodic power metal band.

Among their songs, this one stands out as remarkably melodic and catchy, and you can feel its fast-paced energy! Wouldn’t it be a perfect anthem to bring a melodic, fiery vibe to a school sports festival?

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The Final CountdownEurope

Europe – The Final Countdown (Official Video)

The Final CountdownEurope

A song by Europe, a hard rock band from Sweden that can be described as a progenitor of Nordic metal, with classical arrangements and high-pitched vocals.

It’s the lead single from their third album, The Final Countdown, and many people in Japan can recognize it from the intro alone, since it’s been used in various contexts.

The beat, which evokes a strong, purposeful stride, boosts your spirits before a big moment.

With its majestic synth sound and powerful vocals pushing you forward, it’s guaranteed to hype up any school sports day or athletic event as the perfect BGM.

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Hoshino Takashi

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SomedayFlipsyde

Flipsyde – Someday (Revised)

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When it comes to music genres perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals, hip-hop is the top choice, isn’t it? Not the relaxed, slow flow of trap, but the driving, fast-paced hip-hop of the 2000s feels ideal for intense events like sprint races.

“Someday,” a classic by Flipsyde, is a rock-tinged hip-hop track with an exhilarating sense of momentum throughout.

The dynamic progression created by the smooth vocals and New School-style rap is truly breathtaking!

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