The athlete, 40, became a global sensation as Tonga's flag bearer during the 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There, he gained international attention for his oiled ...

Tonga's Famous Flag Bearer, Pita Taufatofua, Raises Over $500K for Tsunami, Volcano Relief. Most recently, he has been busy raising money for the victims of a tsunami that hit his country in January.

The Tongan flag bearer who gained international fame for his oiled-up, topless appearances at three Olympics will not compete at the Paris Games this year after failing to qualify.

As spectators, we wait patiently to see grand feats of athleticism, tales of perseverance and, of course, the shirtless Tongan flag bearer. 02 of 10. Tonga's Pita Taufatofua.

While this year's Opening Ceremony will feature plenty of glitz and glamour, it may also feature a little less gloss, due to the absence of one popular flag-bearer. Pita Taufatofua, of Tonga ...

There’s no masking those oiled-up muscles. Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua set pulses racing yet again Friday as he returned shirtless and slathered in oil for his third Olympics — this ...

Meet Pita Taufatofua, the flag bearer from Tonga who stole the show at the opening ceremony in Rio. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

WASHINGTON — At the Olympics, Tonga might be best known recently for its shirtless, oiled-up flag bearer and this year he had a bit of competition. Pita Taufatofua, who went viral during the ...

WASHINGTON — At the Olympics, Tonga might be best known recently for its shirtless, oiled-up flag bearer and this year he had a bit of competition. Pita Taufatofua, who went viral during the ...

WASHINGTON — At the Olympics, Tonga might be best known recently for its shirtless, oiled-up flag bearer and this year he had a bit of competition. Pita Taufatofua, who went viral during the ...

WASHINGTON — At the Olympics, Tonga might be best known recently for its shirtless, oiled-up flag bearer and this year he had a bit of competition. Pita Taufatofua, who went viral during the ...

WASHINGTON — At the Olympics, Tonga might be best known recently for its shirtless, oiled-up flag bearer and this year he had a bit of competition. Pita Taufatofua, who went viral during the ...