North Sumatra Provincial Secretary Togap Simangunsong said at the Governor’s Office on Monday (11/8/25) that the North Sumatra Provincial Government has confirmed its readiness to host the 2025 Aquabike Jetski World Championship and the 2025 F1 Powerboat World Championship in Lake Toba, according to reporting from Antara News.
The 2025 Aquabike Jetski World Championship will take place in Balige City, Toba District, North Sumatra, from August 13 to 17, while the 2025 F1 Powerboat World Championship is scheduled for August 22 to 24 in Parapat Sub-district, Girsang Sipangan Bolon, Simalungun District, North Sumatra.
“The provincial government fully supports these events, as their positive impacts have grown year after year,” Togap said.
Antara News says that according to Togap, the provincial government’s support includes coordination and synchronization, funding, scheduling, cost standardization and monitoring, infrastructure development, provision of supporting facilities, administrative and permit management, as well as promotion and publicity.
He emphasized that the success of these international events will require the collaboration of all stakeholders, including the regional leadership coordination forum (Forkopimda) and local governments.
The North Sumatra administration confirmed that the 2025 Aquabike Jetski World Championship will feature 53 world-class riders plus national participants, while the 2025 F1 Powerboat World Championship will see 24 international drivers competing.
“We hope these events run smoothly and successfully, as they will boost tourism and the economy in North Sumatra,” Togap said.
Mandalika Grand Prix Association Deputy Director Samsul Purba stated that preparations for the 2025 Aquabike Jetski World Championship have reached 95 percent, with most of the logistics already delivered to Balige City, Toba District, says Antara News.
“This is our third year hosting. Previous events ran smoothly and achieved the exposure we expected. Overall, we are ready, and most of the equipment is already on site,” Samsul said.
Source: Antara News
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