The epic story behind the shirtless flagbearer who is aiming to represent Tonga again at Tokyo 2020

Pita Taufatofua grabbed everyone’s attention when he arrived at
Rio 2016’s Opening Ceremony with his bare, coconut-oiled chest.
And then he did it again at PyeongChang 2018 in below freezing
conditions. From escaping avalanches in Iceland to ending up
thousands of dollars in debt, the Tongan took on every problem
with a smile. His sporting career started in taekwondo, then he
moved to cross country skiing, and now he’s hoping to become a
kayaker. Pita’s positivity is infectious so we joined him for in
depth chat at his home in Tonga.


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Pita Instagram


Ed on Twitter


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