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I was lucky to have been born into a richer world on the other side of the planet. It was a privilege to be asked to step into such enthusiasm amongst such poverty.

In the next few months, London 2012 officials hope to get these children playing more sport on this field. They are working on a project called "" together with the children's charity , the and the Lottery-funded .

The goal is to deliver on London's bid promise to use the 2012 Games to inspire children across the world to take up sport.

When 2012 chairman Lord Coe made the promise to the in Singapore, I remember a colleague turning to me and saying: "Good soundbite, but why should London be able to do that?" I was sceptical too.

But I spent six days travelling with Coe and 2012 ambassador Denise Lewis to Delhi, Mumbai and the rural communities of Chandrapur and I saw those words being turned into action.

Working with the Indian government, London 2012 is providing equipment which is helping primary school teachers organise sports classes for the first time.

It is setting up regular sports sessions in poor districts which are helping street kids enjoy the few hours of play which many of us took for granted when we were growing up.

It is desperately needed in India. One fifth of the world's children are born there. Yet only 5% of them have the opportunity to play sport.

2012 wants to take this programme to 20 countries and 12 million children by the time of the opening ceremony. So far it has reached 11 countries with the support of £25 million of largely public cash.

needs to raise another £25 million now from sponsors to reach their goal.

If it achieves that and the idea is taken up by other hosts, then London will really have left behind a meaningful Olympic legacy.