His talent was later spotted by athletic coach Asanka Rajakaruna who served as physical training instructor at Weerakeppetipola National School.

[4] He was appointed as the captain of the Sri Lankan 83 member contingent for the 2018 South Asian Junior Athletics Championships.

[5] On home soil, Darshana won the 200, 400 m and contributed to the 4 × 400 m relay at the 2018 South Asian Junior Athletics Championships in Colombo.

[6] He rose to prominence and limelight during the 2018 South Asian Junior Athletics Championships due to his medal success.

[7] He subsequently shattered the Asian Junior Athletics record in 400m event which was previously held by Qatar's Salah-el-Din Bakar.

It was revealed that Darshana had utilised the funds to finance his travel expenses to Japan which he had collected and accumulated over the years which were intended and supposed to be used for upgrading and completing the house at Seruwila.