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 ...

The 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony may be a little less glossy compared to previous years due to the absence of Pita Taufatofua. However, the former Tongan flag bearer still took part in ...

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 ...

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: 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: 10:57 AM MDT 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 ...