Ashik a student of Sri Gopal Naidu Higher Secondary School is a part of the National Cadet Corps (NCC). This city-based boy participated in the National Level Shooting Competition that was hosted those who are a part of NCC. In the .22 calibre shooting competition, Ashik stood third and was awarded the bronze medal.
Earlier, Ashik participated in.22 calibre category at a shooting contest that was hosted at Kandasamy Gowder College. He won this contest and thus he became eligible to participate in the National Level Shooting Competition that was hosted in New Delhi.
He was chosen as the leader for the NCC unit comprising of cadets from Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. G.K. Vijayakumar, Correspondent Sri Gopal Naidu Higher Secondary School, Prema, Chief Manager, School Headmistress Manorama and NCC officer Kumaran congratulated Ashik on his achievements.