Tonga Rio 2016 Poster Boy, Pita Taufatofua to Visit the Kingdom from 12-19 September Featured
12 September, 2016. Tonga’s Rio 2016 Poster Boy, Pita Taufatofua jnr will visit the Kingdom from 12th to 19th September together with his Coach, Master Paula Sitapa.
The main purpose of his visit is to thank the people of Tonga as well as the Government and TASANOC for the opportunity to represent Tonga at the recent Olympic Games in Rio.
He also wishes to catch up with family and friends during his short visit.
Taufatofua was a sensation during the Opening Ceremony of the Games which caused an internet meltdown.
TASANOC is planning to mark the 2016 Olympic Day this coming Saturday (17th September) and follow by Float and celebration of the returning of the Team Tonga from Rio 2016.
According to TASANOC Interim Secretary General, Takitoa Taumoepeau, TASANOC is currently finalizing the program for Saturday with the assistance of the Government through the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Responsible for Sports) and Ministry of Tourism to organize a welcome receptions, floats and parade by any interesting business houses, National Sports Federations and similar.
-TASANOC