If the UK wins the right to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the event will be held right here in Birmingham.

The news that our fantastic city has been chosen to bid for the games was warmly welcomed across the region, with our friends at the Birmingham Mail spelling out why the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) confirmed the nomination.

DCMS said Birmingham’s bid was particularly strong because of its “high quality” existing venues – like the Alexander Stadium, Villa Park and the Birmingham Arena – and its plans for a long term sporting legacy.

Birmingham’s proposal to create the UK’s largest permanent athletics stadium supplemented by four indoor arenas was central to its bid, and shows how far the city has come in terms of regeneration and large-scale inward investment.

Congratulations to all those working on the initial bid.

As one of the city’s most recognisable landmark buildings, everyone at The Cube is thrilled that Birmingham has an opportunity to demonstrate what we already know – that this is a world class city, poised to step up to the starting blocks and welcome a global audience.

We’re backing Birmingham!