The independent interim evaluation report found that the West Midlands economy received a significant boost, with over half the economic impact generated (£453.7m) benefiting businesses and communities across the region.

A record 1.5 million tickets were sold for Birmingham 2022, the largest multi-sport event hosted in England in the last 10 years.

The Games brought together 6,600 athletes and team officials from across 72 Commonwealth nations and territories.

Diversity and inclusion was at the heart of the ‘Friendly Games’, with the first fully integrated pride programme, more medals for women than men and the biggest para-sport programme in Commonwealth Games history.

The report highlights the value of staging major sports events, said Geoff Thompson, outgoing deputy chair of Birmingham 2022.

“This part of the country now has a fantastic opportunity to build on the success of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, especially as taking centre stage during the summer really helped to further raise the global profile of Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond - socially, culturally and economically. In particular the sport and physical activity opportunities for young people and communities will continue to see an equitable, diverse and inclusive legacy realised for all.”