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.

While this year's Opening Ceremony will feature plenty of glitz and glamour, it may also feature a little less gloss, due to the absence of one popular flag-bearer. Pita Taufatofua, of Tonga ...

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.