Pita Taufatofua of Tonga – The Olympics
Perhaps one of the most incredible, international sporting events to ever exist is the legendary Olympic games. The ultimate spectator event, the games date back to ancient Greece, and have been held near and dear to our hearts all over the world for generations. From the winter events including ice hockey and skiing, to the summer games including gymnastics, swimming and many more, there is no greater excitement than leading up to the two-week global sporting competition.
In 2018, the winter games took place in Pyeongchang, South Korea, where countries all over the world brought their finest athletes to represent. Even the smaller teams went unnoticed, like the lone athlete Pita Taufatofua of Tonga, as he waves at the camera in this photo during the closing ceremony. Pita waved the flagpole at the previous Olympics in 2016, and he went on to become the first athlete from Tonga to compete in taekwondo. Click for more pics of this athletic star!
Smiling Big in Front of the Olympic Rings
Pita rocking a Tongan track jacket, with a big smile promoting the 2018 Olympic Games.
Speaking Out for the Youth in NYC
The athlete participated in a dialogue on the theme “Missing Peace, the Role of Youth in Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace” at the UN Headquarters in New York City in May, 2018.
Cheesing on the Panel at a Press Conference
Taufatofua looking super friendly as he briefs press on his work with youth in the Pacific, and his participation in the President of the General Assembly’s Youth Dialogue today at the UN Headquarters in NYC.
Abs on Display Waving the Flag During Opening Ceremony
Making an entrance, Pita waves the glad alongside Team Tonga as they arrive at the Opening Ceremony.
