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Naomi Osaka crowned an Opening Ceremony filled with dramatic moments
Rather than presenting a glitzy production, the four-hour Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games contemplated how, especially in the wake of a global pandemic, the sway of sport can keep us connected, writes Amy Bass.
pita taufatofua - CNN12:32pm PDT - July 23rd, 2021

AP PHOTOS: Tokyo Games open with pomp despite circumstance
The 2020 Olympics officially opened Friday with a barrage of fireworks, nods to Japan’s history and culture, and a mesmerizing drone display over Tokyo’s night sky.
pita taufatofua - Independent9:10am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

AP PHOTOS: Tokyo Games open with pomp despite circumstance
TOKYO (AP) — The 2020 Olympics officially opened Friday with a barrage of fireworks, nods to Japan’s history and culture, and a mesmerizing drone display over Tokyo’s night sky.
pita taufatofua - Associated Press9:10am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

Six Must See Moments From the Olympics Ceremony
The opening ceremony was altered due to constraints linked to the COVID pandemic—but there were still plenty of moments to enthrall fans watching from home.
pita taufatofua - Newsweek8:51am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

Review: The 2021 Olympics opening ceremony was more of a whimper than a bang
The pandemic Olympics began Friday morning with an awkward, tonally dissonant opening ceremony that wasn't memorable, other than for COVID.
pita taufatofua - USA Today8:25am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

Naomi Osaka lights Olympic cauldron at Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony
With no fans in attendance and a reduced number of athletes joining the parade, the Tokyo Olympics' Opening Ceremony officially kicked off the Summer Games on Friday as tennis star Naomi Osaka lit the cauldron.
pita taufatofua - CNN8:23am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

Naomi Osaka lights Olympic flame after understated opening ceremony in Tokyo
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach declared the ceremony “a moment of hope”.
pita taufatofua - Independent8:08am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

Michael Phelps' face, Usain Bolt's running smile: Best Olympic memes in years past
Take a look back the the best memes to come out of the Olympic games that include Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Shaunae Miller and Pita Taufatofua.
pita taufatofua - USA Today7:54am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

Opening ceremony outfits at the Tokyo Olympics | Pictures - Reuters India
Flag bearer Malia Paseka of Tonga and Pita Taufatofua of Tonga lead their contingent during the athletes parade at the opening ceremony. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
pita taufatofua - Reuters7:46am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

Tonga's legendary flag bearer sports torso for third consecutive Olympic Games
Tonga's Pita Taufatofua went viral on social media in 2016 when he appeared topless in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. He did the same two years
pita taufatofua - Marca7:45am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

‘The oily guy is back’: Internet reacts to Tonga flag bearer at Tokyo 2020
Pita Taufatofua previously bore his country’s flag while shirtless in Rio and Pyeongchang
pita taufatofua - Independent7:25am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

Vanuatu’s Riilio Rii steals hearts at Tokyo Olympics as he carries country's flag
Vanuatu’s Riilio Rii appeared to be the new heartthrob at the forefront of the Olympics opening ceremonies on Friday.
pita taufatofua - Fox News7:14am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

Two shirtless flag bearers for Olympic opening ceremony: Oiled-up Tongan joined by Vanuatu rower
Pita Taufatofua returned to the Olympics, shirtless yet again. This time, he had company as Vanuatu rower Riilio Rii was also shirtless.
pita taufatofua - USA Today7:02am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

See 20 photos from the fanless Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
See what the Tokyo Opening Ceremony looked like with almost no spectators.
pita taufatofua - USA Today6:58am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

Tonga's Olympics flag bearer Pita Taufatofua is oiled up, shirtless and has social media swooning again
Pita Taufatofua was back at the Olympics on Friday holding the Tongan flag at the opening ceremonies in Tokyo and causing social media to swoon once again.
pita taufatofua - Fox News6:35am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

Remember that shirtless, oiled up Tongan Olympian? He's back, and ready to inspire in 2021
Known for donning his ta'ovala during the opening ceremonies, Pita Taufatofua is hoping to inspire all of Oceania in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
pita taufatofua - USA Today4:05am PDT - July 17th, 2021

Get to know Pita Taufatofua: 5 facts about Team Tonga's flagbearer and taekwondo star
He's back for a third time!
pita taufatofua - USA Today6:00am PDT - July 14th, 2021

NBC touts 'most meaningful Games' of our lifetime; details on opening ceremony still unclear
NBC officials also confirmed that they will host a watch party for athletes' family and friends at an NBCUniversal resort in Orlando.
pita taufatofua - USA Today4:59pm PDT - July 13th, 2021

Some of Fiji's Olympians Taking Freight Flight With Frozen Fish to Get to Tokyo
The contingent includes the defending gold-medal-winning men's rugby sevens team as COVID-19 regulations in Asia have forced altered travel arrangements.
pita taufatofua - Newsweek6:49am PDT - July 7th, 2021

Olympic travel a big challenge for some Pacific Island teams
Famous athletes in sports like tennis and golf heading to the Tokyo Olympics will probably arrive in Japan at the front of the plane.
pita taufatofua - Fox News4:48am PDT - July 7th, 2021

Olympic travel a big challenge for some Pacific Island teams
Famous athletes in sports like tennis and golf at the Tokyo Olympics will probably arrive in Japan in the front of the plane
pita taufatofua - Independent12:04am PDT - July 7th, 2021

Olympic travel a big challenge for some Pacific Island teams
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Famous athletes in sports like tennis and golf heading to the Tokyo Olympics will probably arrive in Japan at the front of the plane.
pita taufatofua - Associated Press12:04am PDT - July 7th, 2021
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

11:23am PDT - August 7th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

10:57am PDT - August 6th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

7:57am PDT - August 6th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

3:52am PDT - August 6th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

4:30pm PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

4:22pm PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

3:29pm PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

3:28pm PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

2:06pm PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

1:04pm PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

12:46pm PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

12:06pm PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

12:06pm PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

11:55am PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

11:52am PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

11:51am PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @NBCOlympics: 6 years ago today, the world was introduced to Pita Taufatofua, the Tongan flag bearer who went viral at the 2016 Rio @Oly…

11:51am PDT - August 5th, 2022
RT @insidethegames: #Tonga's #taekwondo and cross-country skiing Olympian Pita Taufatofua has been recognised for his contribution to sport…

3:56am PDT - August 2nd, 2022
RT @insidethegames: #Tonga's #taekwondo and cross-country skiing Olympian Pita Taufatofua has been recognised for his contribution to sport…

4:59pm PDT - August 1st, 2022
RT @SamsungMobile: Check out how #TeamSamsungGalaxy member and famed Tonga flag bearer Pita Taufatofua is using technology to raise awarene…

10:34am PDT - July 15th, 2022
This was the best chat: "No risk, no reward" with Tongan flag bearer, Pita Taufatofua @pitaTofua https://t.co/2kDUJDVxtJ via @YouTube

3:16pm PDT - June 15th, 2022
New Episode! "WALL 22: "No Risk, No Reward" with Tongan Flag Bearer, Pita Taufatofua" All of us here have our own dreams that we want to pursue, but due to the fear that’s holding us back, most of t… Player links & show notes: https://t.co/Wt9XKauvLY

1:21pm PDT - June 15th, 2022
RT @animoller: If you're reading this and have a few $ to share, pls donate to the #TongaEruption #Tsunami fundraiser. Just because it's no…

6:13am PDT - June 14th, 2022
RT @animoller: If you're reading this and have a few $ to share, pls donate to the #TongaEruption #Tsunami fundraiser. Just because it's no…

1:16am PDT - June 14th, 2022
RT @animoller: If you're reading this and have a few $ to share, pls donate to the #TongaEruption #Tsunami fundraiser. Just because it's no…

12:33am PDT - June 14th, 2022
RT @animoller: If you're reading this and have a few $ to share, pls donate to the #TongaEruption #Tsunami fundraiser. Just because it's no…

12:21am PDT - June 14th, 2022
RT @animoller: If you're reading this and have a few $ to share, pls donate to the #TongaEruption #Tsunami fundraiser. Just because it's no…

9:32pm PDT - June 13th, 2022
RT @animoller: If you're reading this and have a few $ to share, pls donate to the #TongaEruption #Tsunami fundraiser. Just because it's no…

3:40pm PDT - June 13th, 2022
RT @animoller: If you're reading this and have a few $ to share, pls donate to the #TongaEruption #Tsunami fundraiser. Just because it's no…

2:41pm PDT - June 13th, 2022
RT @ship_to_hell: hey, since this is gettin mad numbers, help out the island of tonga! https://t.co/3mm6YdR7pQ

4:03am PDT - June 4th, 2022
Did you hear about the January 15th volcano eruption and subsequent tsunami in the island nation of Tonga? Neither did I, until now. Join me in donating to the Tonga Tsunami relief fund by Pita Taufatofua https://t.co/hbwBYpOZfv

11:46am PDT - June 3rd, 2022
RT @ship_to_hell: hey, since this is gettin mad numbers, help out the island of tonga! https://t.co/3mm6YdR7pQ

2:03pm PDT - June 2nd, 2022
Girrrl, I’m pretty sure that’s Pita Taufatofua https://t.co/1h29yCZFUP

5:39pm PDT - May 31st, 2022
RT @ship_to_hell: hey, since this is gettin mad numbers, help out the island of tonga! https://t.co/3mm6YdR7pQ

12:10pm PDT - May 6th, 2022
RT @fekita_u: PM Huakavameiliku took the opportunity in Brisbane to personally thank Pita Taufatofua Jr for his efforts and rounding suppor…

10:14pm PDT - April 15th, 2022