Omar Hayward began competing in Veldhoven World Boccia Challenger in the Netherlands at the multifunctional venue NH Eindhoven Conference Centre Koningshof in the city Veldhoven nearby Eindhoven.
Hayward recorded a win and a loss on the opening day.
Hayward opened with a 2 – 2 draw against World Number 11 Thomas Kral from Slovakia, unfortunately, he would fall in the tiebreaker.
Hayward would next defeat Serafin Rodriguez from Spain who is ranked 39th in the World 7 – 1.