India, April 13 -- A dynamic and inspired Chinese trio stopped India's quest for gold in the recurve men's team final of the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Central Florida on Sunday. China, ranked fourth, wrapped things up with a set in hand, winning 5-1 victory, as third-ranked India took silver.

The Indian team of Dhiraj Bommadevara - he landed in the USA in the nick of time for the tournament after visa delay - Tarundeep Rai and Atanu Das were a bit inconsistent against Li Zhongyuan, Kao Wenchao and Wang Yan, who cranked it up after a tied first set.

The silver was India's third medal from the season-opening World Cup, after bronze by the compound men's team and gold by the compound mixed team, days after the event was included the 202...