Athletics

Organisers said on Wednesday that Farah, the six-time world champion, was not fit to compete despite intensive treatment for hip injury.

Arjun’s school has provided him javelin from top brands, Nemeth and Crown, as well as arm strengthening machines.

Kipchoge will present medals to thousands of youngsters racing parts of the course on Saturday, finishing under the famous gantry on The Mall.

Brigid Kosgei, who won the London Marathon in 2019 and 2020, was one of the favourites going into Sunday’s event.