A GoFundMe campaign set up by Tonga’s Olympic flagbearer has raised £400,000 and counting in the wake of the volcanic eruption and devastating tsunami which hit the Pacific island nation.
Pita Taufatofua is one of Tonga’s most famous faces, known for carrying the country’s flag at the Olympic ceremony in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 wearing a traditional taʻovala around his waist and oiled upper body. The taekwondo athlete, who also competes at cross-country skiing, repeated his appearance at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeonchang and 2020 summer Games in Tokyo.
