'Hot' Olympian from Tonga captivates the Internet

Taekwondo is the sport to watch in the Rio Olympics 2016 as our very own Kirstie Alora goes for a possible gold.

She has a real shot at victory, but while we're rooting for her, the rest of the world was captivated by another Olympian and Taekwondo practitioner during the opening ceremony on Friday (Saturday in Manila).

Pita Nikolas Taufatofua, a 32-year-old male athlete who is originally from Australia, caught the eyes of many as the flag bearer for Tonga. Taufatofua was wearing traditional Tongan garb, which social media users now believe include lots and lots (and lots) of oil.

No doubt about it, Tonga's flag bearer made the most of his moment in the spotlight: https://t.co/GELCUKxgLg pic.twitter.com/vBEURJjFf9

— SI Olympics (@si_olympics) August 6, 2016

BREAKING: Tonga has now has a shortage of oil. Please donate. #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/8wsTkcl0cZ

— Graeme O'Neil (@GraemeONeil) August 6, 2016

Taufatofua was glistening as he waved the flag, wearing only a ta'ovala (Tongan) mat. He is Tonga's first Olympic Taekwondo athlete and is only one of seven to represent the country. — Aya Tantiangco/VVP, GMA News