Atherstone's sporting stars are in with a chance of the limelight as Birmingham 2022 starts its hunt for local runners, footballers, and athletes to feature in a billboard campaign for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The 'Hometown Heroes' campaign aims to shine a light on people from the West Midlands region who have dedicated their lives to grassroots sport.

Organisers have said "Do you know someone who dedicates their life to a local sports club in the West Midlands?

"We're looking for Hometown Heroes, champions of community sport, to be the faces of our next advertising campaign.

"From inspiring coaches to dedicated volunteers, lifelong supporters to brave players – we want to celebrate the local legends who always put others first."

To nominate your Atherstone sporting hero visit the Birmingham 2022 website.

Those entered can be connected to any sport and must work or live in the West Midlands. Entries close on Friday 6 November 2020.

The winning nominees will be chosen to feature on billboard adverts across the region in 2021, as the countdown to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games begins.