Third Time In A Row: Taekwondo Star Walks Olympics Parade Shirtless

Pita Taufatofua walked the parade wearing a taovala a traditional Tongan mat that is wrapped around the waist.

Delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, the long-anticipated Tokyo Olympics finally got underway on Friday. And Tonga's oiled up and shirtless flag bearer made a grand entry once again during the Parade of Nations. Pita Taufatofua, who had marched in traditional Tongan attire during the Rio Summer Olympics (2016 ) and PyeongChang Winter Olympics (2018) opening ceremonies, delighted the Internet with his appearance yet again. Rio 2016 ✅PyeongChang 2018 ✅Tokyo 2020✅If it ain't broke, don't fix it. ???? #OpeningCeremony#Tokyo2020pic.twitter.com/wEN8eg08YW Just give him the gold medal already! I suddenly want to move to Tonga #OpeningCeremonypic.twitter.com/nUvp35nJuv Me when the shirtless Tonga flagbearer shows up pic.twitter.com/FifLVNyFrs currently seeking direct flights to #tonga#OpeningCeremonypic.twitter.com/rFpnIDg47w Let's be honest, this is the only reason we all watch the #OpeningCeremony#Olympics#Tokyo2020#Tonga#Olympicpic.twitter.com/pneLp7pMON Mr Taufatofua, a Taekwondo practitioner and skier, had become an overnight sensation when he walked out carrying the Tongan flag in the past two Olympics. The sight was a relief for Olympics fans waiting desperately for the Games to begin. The Olympics Twitter account shared images of the excited Tongan player. Referring to the tradition he has maintained, it said, “If it ain't broke, don't fix it.”