India Khelo Football (IKF), in collaboration with Physical Evolution, conducted city-level trials during Season 5 across two major cities in Gujarat — Surat and Vadodara. The response was exceptional, with a combined participation of around 300 players across both cities, reflecting strong grassroots engagement and outreach. The competitive trials led to the selection of 62 players for the Zonal level, demonstrating both the depth of talent in the region and the effectiveness of the IKF–Physical Evolution partnership in advancing promising footballers through the national scouting pathway.