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 ...

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 ...

Olympics fans hoping to see Tonga national heartthrob Pita Taufatofua in his signature opening ceremony uniform – or lack thereof – were disappointed on Friday when the country’s viral flag bearer was ...

SAN ANTONIO – A few weeks ago, KSAT shared the remarkable story of Aki Epenisa, the first female Olympic boxer to represent Tonga. During the 2024 Summer Olympics’ opening ceremony Friday in Paris, ...

The 2024 Summer Olympics are getting underway in Paris, with this year's Opening Ceremony taking on a historic new look as the Parade of Athletes heads down the Seine, as opposed to the typical ...

Pita Taufatofua‘s body made him famous at the last two Olympics. Now, it may keep him from performing at his best with an Olympic spot at stake. Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who became a ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- The pageantry of the Olympic games opening ceremonies is always something to behold, and in this age of social media, can make instant legends. That was the case Friday night ...

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 ...