Indian boxer Akhil Kumar has entered the semifinals of the Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia on Wednesday. In his quarterfinal bout, Akhil out-punched Nauru's Maakal Dj and won with a score of 19-14. The Indian is now assured of at least a bronze medal. Akhil led 6-3 in the opening round and made it 12-7 in the next three minutes before closing it off at 19-14. The Haryana boxer will face Australian Ibrahim Balla in the semifinals on Thursday. Akhil's win continues Indian boxers' fine performance in the event. Vijender Singh had won his quarterfinal bout in the light heavy weight (81kg) division yesterday to set up a clash with Sam Rapira of New Zealand on Thursday. Among the women, Pooja Rani (75kg) and Meena Rani (60kg) are already through to semifinals to assure themselves of medals. However, rookie Ajay Kumar (75kg) lost in the quarterfinals to crash out of the event.India are participating in the biennial event for the first time.