The Tongan flag bearer is back!
For several years now, and several Olympic competitions, Pita Taufatofua has been known around the world as the Shirtless Tongan or the Tongan flag bearer. In fact, this is the third time that Taufatofua has appeared at the opening ceremonies for the Olympics. The first time was in 2016 for the Rio Games and then again in 2018 for the Winter Games in Peyongchang, South Korea.
Given the fact this year’s Olympics have been largely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the opening ceremony had a different feel than usual. The team in charge of running the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan chose not to have spectators from the stadium. (This is due to Japan recently having a state of emergency due to the virus). Instead, only the athletes were present to cheer on their teammates and competitors. Meanwhile, crowds gathered outside the arena.
But even without a physical audience, Pita Taufatofua showed up and impressed everyone who watched him. And he did so alongside fellow flag bearer Malia Paseka. From the stadium and from their computer screens, many people watched in excitement as Taufatofua entered the arena. And many talked about the moment over social media (including himself!).
He's here! 👀 Pita Taufatofua#Tokyo2020 | #UnitedByEmotion | #StrongerTogether | #Olympics pic.twitter.com/cxnjBs71EJ
— #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) July 23, 2021
Consider this a Pita Taufatofua of Team Tonga appreciation post… and yet another reason to watch the Opening Ceremony on @NBCOlympics #Olympics #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/B1xSBURrU8
— Kaitlin Urka (@kaitlinurka) July 23, 2021
I Am Hollering…Bathong This Island Guy Is HOT🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
Pita Taufatofua #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/JyBG2papCQ— GontseLeroleFan (@FanGontse) July 23, 2021
Pita Taufatofua's oiled up chest at every #olympics is the consistency we need and deserve #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/tS4jTFOKy9
— Jamie Blynn (@jamieblynn) July 23, 2021
can’t stop thinking about Pita Taufatofua 🙊 #Olympics #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/1Cw7R839Hv
— Gabe (@TheArtOfGabe) July 23, 2021
Bless Tonga and Pita Taufatofua!
BORING!!! Typical queen. Not my taste at all. Give us some hair sweetheart.
Both, Pita and Malia do an exceptional job representing Tonga. Pitas Pitas exuberance and boldness speak volumns of the people, and represent energy of a culture. Well done.
Gezz, this dude has enough lube on to supply the entire Fire Island bottoms holes for the summer! He is hot as fuck but to bad that he is straight. At least we can look and shoot our cum to his pics!
Get outside for some air. You are one chromosome away from being a potato