Bengaluru: Karnataka is widening its football talent pipeline beyond Bengaluru through the Tyger IKF-KSFA Namma Karnataka Trials, with Davangere having hosted the first scouting trial. The statewide talent hunt, organised by India Khelo Football (IKF) in partnership with the Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA), aims to identify and develop promising young footballers from across the state. Gaurav Gupta, Founder, Managing Director & CEO, Tyger Capital said, “The true value of initiatives like these lies beyond identifying talent. By taking structured scouting closer to young footballers across Karnataka, the Tyger IKF–KSFA Namma Karnataka Trials are making opportunities more inclusive and aspiration more accessible.” Phani Bhushan, Director of India Khelo Football, said, “Karnataka has passion, potential, and untapped talent.