Star compound archer Abhishek Verma claimed a Top-3 finish in the qualifications round as India grabbed the fourth seeding in the team event in the World Cup Stage 2 that got underway here on Tuesday.

The former World Cup gold medallist shot 709 out of a possible 720 to finish with a two-way tie for the second spot with local heavyweight 
Kim Jongho, who went ahead with his number of 10+Xscores. Aman Saini was the next best Indian in the compound men’s section with 702 points at 13th spot, ahead of 31st placed Rajat Chauhan (698) as the trio took fourth place and will take on Italy in a tricky opening round clash.