Taufatofua was announced as a flag bearer ahead of Friday's Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina Olympics, and he appeared ...

At the last three Olympics, taekwondo artist Pita Taufatofua has gone viral as Tonga's flag bearer for his muscular physique, oiled chest and grass skirt. But with his home country dealing with an ...

Pita Taufatofua will likely brave the cold without a shirt once more as Tonga's flag-bearer in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony may be a little less glossy compared to previous years due to the absence of Pita Taufatofua. Much to the disappointment of his international fanbase, he did ...

Everyone’s favorite flag bearer is staying on the sidelines. Pita Taufatofua—who gained fame for his shirtless role during the opening ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro, PyeongChang and Tokyo—will not be ...

WASHINGTON — The Tongan flag bearer who went viral for his shirtless appearances at the Summer and Winter Olympics made it to the Paris Games after all, but he won't be competing this time around.