El Salvador competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, from 17 September to 2 October 1988.

Comité Olímpico de El Salvador sent a total of 6 athletes to the Games, 5 men and 1 women, to compete in 4 sports.

Wrestler Gustavo Manzur was chosen to carry his nation's flag during the opening ceremony.

Comité Olímpico de El Salvador selected a team of 6 athletes, 5 men and 1 women, to compete in 4 sports.

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