WATCH: Tongan flag bearer gets awkwardly rubbed down by TV hosts

Tongan athlete Pita Taufatofua captured the world’s attention thanks to his memorable entrance during the Olympic Opening Ceremony last Friday .

Wed, 10 Aug, 2016 - 01:00

Shaun Cronin

Taufatofua, who competes in Taekwondo, was chosen as his country’s flag bearer and shot to fame worldwide after entering the Maracanã Stadium bare-chested and oiled up.

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