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Pita Taufatofua
Olympic flag bearer Pita Taufatofua  is concerned about  his  home country of Tonga after it was hit by a cyclone that destroyed Parliament House as well as churches and homes.
The 34-year-old cross-country skier thanked people on Facebook for their messages of support and said  he  still hasn't heard if friends and family are safe.
 Taufatofua  gained international attention at the Winter Olympics when  he  marched bare chested into the opening ceremony carrying  his  country's flag.  He  also marched bare chested in the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Games in Rio  albeit in more mild conditions.
Now that  he 's in South Korea preparing to compete  part of  him  wishes  he  was back home with  his  countrymen. In the meantime   he  is looking to help raise funds for the damaged country.
 He  competed in the Summer Olympics in taekwondo and decided to try  his  hand at cross-country skiing.  He  only picked up the sport within the last two years  but managed to qualify for the games on  his  last attempt.
[TGT] is concerned about   [TGT]   home country of Tonga after it was hit by a cyclone that destroyed Parliament House as well as churches and homes.
The 34-year-old cross-country skier thanked people on Facebook for their messages of support and said  he  still hasn't heard if friends and family are safe.
 Taufatofua  gained international attention at the Winter Olympics when  he  marched bare chested into the opening ceremony carrying  his  country's flag.  He  also marched bare chested in the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Games in Rio  albeit in more mild conditions.
Now that  he 's in South Korea preparing to compete  part of  him  wishes  he  was back home with  his  countrymen. In the meantime   he  is looking to help raise funds for the damaged country.
 He  competed in the Summer Olympics in taekwondo and decided to try  his  hand at cross-country skiing.  He  only picked up the sport within the last two years  but managed to qualify for the games on  his  last attempt.