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How does the statement you quoted contradict the concept of your post?
In any case, it was and is positioned that the organizers of the tournament and the judges, after providing guaranteed slots to the champions of 2013, based on ranking and previous achievements/victories, will distribute invitations to the remaining places in the main stage.
For example, using the word "freeslot," which is usually used in cases like "oh, a spot has opened up, who should we take?", this introduces an element of non-obligation and randomness.