[Western Music] Official Olympic Theme and Cheer Song [2026]
The Olympics, the world’s largest sporting event, has the power to move people’s hearts in any era.
We’re deeply stirred by the sight of athletes who have trained their minds and bodies with incredible discipline for this very day, giving their all on the stage of the present—and their efforts give courage even to those of us who are only watching.
What elevates those emotions even further is the presence of a great theme song.
In this article, we’ve selected renowned international tracks, focusing on official Olympic theme songs while also including commercial tunes from Olympic sponsors and other related songs.
Regardless of genre, we’ll bring you a variety of classics and fan favorites—enjoy!
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[Western Music] Official Olympic Theme and Cheer Songs [2026] (21–30)
LightsEllie Goulding
Starting with a quiet intro and moving into the melody of the chorus, the way the chorus is refrained makes it easier to enjoy, doesn’t it? Thanks to the recording engineer’s arrangement, the sound pressure has increased—and although people might not usually pay much attention to it, their work lets us enjoy a more powerful and interesting sound, doesn’t it?
VAClaudio Baglioni
The official theme song of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics is by the Italian pop legend Claudio Baglioni.
“VA” means “GO” in Italian, and it’s a grand piece perfectly suited to the Olympics, where athletes keep running toward victory.
It’s the kind of song that seems to refresh your mind when you want to do your best.
It feels like it could purify your whole body!
BarcelonaFreddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé
The theme song for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics was “Barcelona” by Queen’s Freddie Mercury and the soprano singer Montserrat Caballé.
It’s a grand, beautiful piece based on opera—so quintessentially Freddie.
I was stunned to realize there was a rock star who could perform so brilliantly with a soprano; his talent leaves me speechless all over again.
However… Freddie passed away before the Barcelona Olympics, so he couldn’t appear at the opening ceremony.
It’s such a shame.
Not Gonna Get Ust.A.T.u.
They performed at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Speaking of t.A.T.u., they’re a Russian female duo, and their 2002 hit “All The Things She Said” was a worldwide smash that got tons of airplay in Japan as well.
Their doll-like, cute looks were also popular.
The song they performed at the opening ceremony is a love song, but it conveys an unwavering sense of power.
When it comes to an Olympics hosted by Russia, they’re an essential act.
Heal The WorldMichael Jackson
This song, from Michael Jackson’s 1991 album Dangerous, was chosen by TBS as the official theme song for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
It was one of Michael’s own favorites, a track filled with his passionate heart and his desire to change the world through music.
It’s a masterpiece that makes you feel as if you’re being hugged by kindness!
The Power Of The DreamCéline Dion
This is the song Celine Dion sang at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
It was written, composed, and produced by David Foster and Babyface.
The chorus—Celine’s vocals with the soulful backing choir—gives you goosebumps! The song is about how everyone has potential and can make their dreams come true.
It’s the perfect track to listen to when you need a boost of power!
Hand in HandKoreana
Amazingly, this was a massive hit that reportedly sold 17 million copies worldwide! It was the official theme song of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and many people who remember that era will surely recall this track.
It’s surprising in hindsight that the composition was handled by Italy’s globally renowned producer and composer Giorgio Moroder, and the vocals were performed by Koreana, a mixed-gender group from Korea formed in 1962.
The soaring, beautiful vocals and superb choral work make it a classic that heightens the emotion of the world’s greatest sporting event.
I recommend listening to both the English and Korean versions.
Even younger music fans who only know modern K-pop should definitely give it a listen!
