Indian recurve archers had a blazing start on their return to the World Cup after nearly two years as the women’s team topped the qualifications with Ankita Bhakat and Deepika Kumari’s super show in the opening stage here.

Atanu Das grabbed the second spot behind World No. 1 Brady Elison to propel the men’s team to a third place finish, as India have qualified straight to quarter-finals in the men’s and women’s team event besides mixed section where Das and Deepika will be in action together for the first time after their marriage last year.