FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018 file photo, Pita Taufatofua carries the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Author: Andrew Weil Published: 12:57 PM EDT July 26, 2024 ...

It's time for the Opening Ceremony, so we have to talk about Tonga's Pita Taufatofua - who first went viral with his oiled-up appearance at the 2016 Olympics.

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018 file photo, Pita Taufatofua carries the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Author: Andrew Weil Published: 10:57 AM MDT July 26, 2024 ...

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.

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018 file photo, Pita Taufatofua carries the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Author: Andrew Weil Published: 11:57 AM CDT July 26, 2024 ...

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018 file photo, Pita Taufatofua carries the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Author: Andrew Weil Published: 9:57 AM PDT July 26, 2024 ...

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018 file photo, Pita Taufatofua carries the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Author: Andrew Weil Published: 12:57 PM EDT July 26, 2024 ...

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018 file photo, Pita Taufatofua carries the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Author: Andrew Weil Published: 12:57 PM EDT July 26, 2024 ...

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018 file photo, Pita Taufatofua carries the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Author: Andrew Weil Published: 11:57 AM CDT July 26, 2024 ...

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018 file photo, Pita Taufatofua carries the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Author: Andrew Weil Published: 11:57 AM CDT July 26, 2024 ...

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018 file photo, Pita Taufatofua carries the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Author: Andrew Weil Published: 12:57 PM EDT July 26, 2024 ...

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018 file photo, Pita Taufatofua carries the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Author: Andrew Weil Published: 12:57 PM EDT July 26, 2024 ...