As an example, Yo Takagi was originally given two JGP spots (Riga and Bangkok). As her 7th place finish at Riga did not meet the Japanese Skating Federation's requirements, she has been replaced by someone else for what would have been her second event. Japan do this a lot on the JGP.I began to see your point while listening to the two commentators in the ladies short and free.....ie "Will this or that person get a second assignment."