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 ...

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 ...

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.

Taufatofua made headlines as Tonga's bare-chested flag bearer at the last three opening ceremonies. He's missing the 2022 Games to help his country recover from January's deadly tsunami.

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 ...

When Gisele Bundchen walked across the runway of Maracana stadium during the 2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony, we were pretty sure she stole the show. But that was before the Tongan flag bearer ...

Why Tonga’s Iconic Flag Bearer Pita Taufatofua Isn't Competing at the 2024 Olympics. Pita Taufatofua, a Tongan Olympian known for his greased-up abs in past Olympics is not participating in the ...

The oiled-up Tongan flag-bearer from the 2016, 2018, and 2020 Olympic Games created a relief fundraiser for the disaster-struck country. Pita Taufatofua, has raised more than $340,000 since ...

Pita Taufatofua, Tonga's flag bearer for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, again performed his duties without a shirt -- just as he did in Rio. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, via 📧 Studio ...