India Khelo Football (IKF), in collaboration with Best Stars Football Academy, has been conducting city-level trials across multiple seasons in Indore, consistently witnessing strong participation. In Season 5, the trials saw 200+ players compete at the city level, reflecting the academy’s strong grassroots reach and the effectiveness of the IKF platform. From these trials, 43 players were selected for the Zonal level, underscoring the quality of talent identified and the success of the IKF–Best Stars Football Academy partnership in advancing young footballers through the development pathway.