Medan, Aug. 17 -- A flag parade featuring racers from the 2025 Aquabike World Championship added a festive spirit to the celebration of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day on Sunday in Toba District, North Sumatra.

Chairman of the Lake Toba GP Aquabike & F1 Powerboat 2025, Troy Warokka, said the parade marked a unique agenda compared to the previous year's Independence Day commemoration - as the event happens exactly on August 17.

"The 2025 Aquabike event coincides exactly with August 17. This is something different from previous years," Warokka stated.

A total of 17 racers from various countries competing in the 2025 Aquabike World Championship at Lake Toba took part in the Indonesian flag parade, including world champions - among them,...