FACT-CHECK: There are only 22 Filipino athletes going to the Paris Olympics, not 28

CLAIM: 28 Filipino athletes will represent the Philippines in the 2024 Paris Olympics

RATING: MISSING CONTEXT

On the 3rd State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., he expressed his support for 28 Filipino athletes going to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

“As we speak, 28 of our finest athletes are competing in Paris for the glory of the Philippines. Let us wish them well and the best of luck,” Marcos Jr. said in his speech.

However, on the official website of the Paris Olympics, only 22 Filipino athletes were listed as members of Team Philippines  as of July 20, 2024. 

The other 6 Filipino athletes are representatives for the 2024 Paralympics which is also held in Paris. Earl Jerald Alpay

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