All You Need To Know About the Oily Tonga Flag Bearer Pita Nikolas Taufatofua

By Sona Kadam on August 6, 2016 at 4:29 PM

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Although the whole Rio Olympic opening ceremony a must watch event, and everything was just so perfect and eye-catching. But wait there was one thing that turned most of the heads, and stealed the whole opening ceremony, was Tonga flag bearer Pita Nikolas Taufatofua.

The shirtless athlete had become the talk of the town from the time he entered Macaraña stadium..so as the world is trying to find more about him here he have gathered all just for you .

Taukatofua, 32, was born in Australia but wanted to compete for his father’s country.He qualified in April after trying to make the two previous Olympics.

The website generosity.com says he ‘sacrificed his whole adult life working in homeless shelters with the underprivileged.’ Taukatofua was the first ever athlete from Tonga to qualify to the Olympics in Taekwondo.

He wet to Rio as a self-funded athlete, and used the page to raise money for the games.He raised $6,262 dollars in four months.

As the world is going crazy for him here are some of his Instagram post which will definitely meltdown you .

Giving Sonny Bill some tips ! 🙂 #OlympicSevensWillBeAwesome! #Taekwondo #calisthenics #yoga #motivate #inspire #rugby #sevens #olympics #rock #rio2016 #man #boxing #mma

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Aug 3, 2016 at 5:49pm PDT

I’ve been using REFLEX supplements for the last 6 years, and the results speak for them self! Im very excited to announce that Paul @greeniebaby and the REFLEX team have made me one of the official REFLEX sponsored athletes! In doing so they have decided not only to continue to support my Taekwondo Tonga Journey but something even greater; our quest for the development of proper nutrition and healthy eating in Tonga, Australia and throughout the whole Pacific! So make sure you do your research and get informed on Reflex Nutrition and on how you can take your results to the next level! #PoweredbyFaith #FueledbyREFLEX #StrengthbyBodyBuzz #KicksByTansCurrumbin #taekwondo #olympian #rio2016 #man #nutrition #health #karate #mma #ufc #martialarts #tonga #australia #brisbane #pacific #tongan #yoga #calisthenics #noxing #bjj #gym #training #recovery

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Jun 6, 2016 at 8:40pm PDT

Time to make History! I am ready! Mathew 17:20 – ” If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. And nothing will be impossible for you.” #SetGoalsSooBigThatTheyBothScareAndExciteYou! #taekwondo #mma #martialarts #karate #brazil #athlete #gym #tonga #australia #ninja #calisthenics #yoga #inspire #motivate

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Jul 30, 2016 at 6:46pm PDT

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our quest to motivate and improve the lives in our corner of the World! We can make a difference Ofa atu #DreamBig #ReflexAthlete #theRealTonganNinja #taekwondo #mma #ufc #athlete #man #tonga #brazil #australia #pacific #thailand #karate #bjj #gym #training #inspire #motivate #hapkido #nature #scenery #holiday #dream #yoga #calisthenics

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Jul 9, 2016 at 4:42pm PDT

One of the best parts of this training camp was that we got the privilege to leave a little part of Tonga and the Pacific in Thailand by planting a tree at the world class Sabai Sabai training resort ! #TakingTongaAndThePacificToTheWorld #poweredbyFaith #FueledbyREFLEX #StrengthbyBodyBuzz #kicksbyTansGC #taekwondo #gym #calisthenics #kicks #thailand #chiangmai #mma #ufc #nature #holiday #resort #tonga #pacific #brisbane #inspire #motivate #karate #trees #man #bjj #training #rio2016 #brazil #athlete

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Jul 4, 2016 at 7:12pm PDT

Tonga #poweredbyREFLEX #poweredbyTARO #PoweredbyFAITH #TonganNinja #Olympian #haapai #vavau #rio2016 #mma #ufc #nature #scenery #man #tongan #beach #view #martialarts #kick #karate #ninja #calisthenics #yoga #athlete #korea #kukkiwon

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on May 21, 2016 at 5:39pm PDT

New year, new toy 🙂 #nofishIsSafe #boat #fishing #yamaha #hayneshunter #brisbane #summer #taekwondo #hapkido #karate #mma #ufc #martial arts #yoga #calisthenics

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Jan 2, 2016 at 9:27pm PST

Brisbane Life.. #Brisbane #city #taekwondo #hapkido #mma #yoga #calisthenics #nightlife #tonga #man no hogu #style #coconut #fashion #tightjeans #toobadsosad

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Dec 1, 2015 at 9:06pm PST

Soo much energy in Nature! #nature #haapai #tonga #holiday on the #beach best #natural and #organic food never stop #training even on #holidays! #calisthenics can be done anywhere! #trainhard #liftheavy #alwaysgiveback and #enjoylife !!

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Dec 6, 2014 at 1:29pm PST

Thank you Auckland for all the support, our fundraiser was a great success! These brave, gorgeous girls braved the cold to put on a traditional dance for me.. Blessed! #muchLove Thank you @coconutwireless_mez for all the help and the amazing Nz committee #mma #ufc #olympian #karate #newzealand #brazil #brisbane #tonga #training #athlete #calisthenics #man #tradition #dance #friends #family #rio2016 @master_olympic

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Jul 16, 2016 at 11:03pm PDT

Mans best Friend! #puppies #dog #taekwondo #karate #mma #ufc #hapkido #calisthenics #yoga #muaythai #brisbane #tongan #man #rio2016 @jaseverrusio and their warrior dogs!

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Mar 7, 2016 at 10:47pm PST

50 shades of grey promotion job #modelling #50shadesofgrey #meninsuits #suits #models would rather a #coconut ! #dontevendrink #comeintomyplayroom but only if you #squat ! #whipsandchains perfect girl #classandass #gym is calling !!

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Feb 18, 2015 at 2:02pm PST

“To become a Lion you must train with Lions” The single greatest benefit to a life time of martial arts has been the people I have had the privilege of meeting…. If you want to know the secret to life? it’s people- the connections, characters and experiences that make up your journey, the rest is just detail… #taekwondo #exercise #training #gym #martialarts #hapkido #karate #rio2016 #mma #ufc #calisthenics #yoga #motivation #inspiration #muaythai #kickboxing #man #tanstaekwondo #goldcoast

A photo posted by Pita Taufatofua (@pita_tofua) on Feb 15, 2016 at 9:51pm PST