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Let's avoid creating artificial pressure and panic. Currently, 71 people have submitted applications. Initially, the tournament was planned with a maximum number of participants: 16 in the main stage + 64 in the qualifying round, totaling 80. But considering how the registration is progressing, which was a surprise to me, albeit a pleasant one, it's clear that we'll need to come up with something. For now, let's stick to the original concept: all those who wish to participate submit applications and, without exception, are added to the "list of applicants." From there, as has been said repeatedly, players will be selected for the main stage, and all others will go to the qualifying round. And the champions still have priority; they will directly enter the main stage without selection – nothing has changed in this regard.