Tonga’s shredded shirtless body from the Olympics Opening Ceremony

The world is getting back to a new normal in the almost-aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Case in point: The previously postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics just kicked off to much fanfare—and controversy.

But whether you think having the Olympic Games is a good idea or not, one thing is for sure: We all deserve Tonga's shirtless flag bearer after a rough year and a half.

Tongan athlete and flag bearer Pita Taufatofua emerged as a viral Olympics staple back in 2016. The now 37-year-old taekwondo practitioner and skier first gained attention for carrying the Tongan flag at the 2016 Summer Opening Ceremony wearing only a ta'ovala, a Tongan mat worn as a skirt for formal occasions. His shirtless, muscular, and copiously-oiled body soon went viral for obvious (slightly horny) reasons, leading Taufatofua to be somewhat of an Olympics legend.

Taufatofua competed in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in taekwondo, and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in skiing. Now our boy is back, competing in taekwondo again for the 2020 Games. And, yes, he's still shirtless and greased in coconut oil.