Top shuttlers to use National GP Finals as All-England warm-up meet

PETALING JAYA: An interesting battle for the National Grand Prix Finals men's singles title begins today as the country's top shuttlers set out to use the tournament to gear themselves up for the All-England, which will be played in Birmingham from Feb 12-16. 

And with the suspension of last year's runner-up Ong Ewe Hock from all competitions, national number one Wong Choong Hann and defending champion James Chua are the favourites for the title in the championships, which will be played at the Selangor BA Hall in Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur.