Rising Sun Soccer Academy served as the Regional Execution Partner (REP) for India Khelo Football (IKF) during Season 5, successfully conducting city-level trials with strong grassroots engagement. The trials witnessed participation from around 190 players, reflecting excellent turnout and enthusiasm. Following the evaluation process, 22 players progressed to the Zonal level, highlighting both the competitive standard of the trials and the effectiveness of the IKF–Rising Sun Soccer Academy partnership in identifying and advancing emerging football talent.