Watch as Tongan flag bearer gets awkwardly rubbed down by TV hosts

It’s a bit cringy.

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

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.