However, the former Tongan flag bearer still took part in the celebrations ahead of the July 26 event. Earlier in the day, Taufatofua participated in the torch relay, along with a slew of other ...

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.

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.

Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Pita Taufatofua, of Tonga, became a global sensation as the nation's flag bearer during the 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro ...

The athlete was 33 and entered the ceremony bare-chested and oiled up as he took on his role as flag bearer for the Polynesian kingdom of Tonga. Taufatofua captivated viewers further with his ...