The International Olympic Committee certifies one of these per country, which are supposed to be independent of governments. Although the IOC states that the Olympics are open to the youth of the world, without the certification of this type of organization, no athlete can compete in the Olympics.

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The description is referring to a National Olympic Committee (NOC), which is responsible for organizing and promoting Olympic activities in their respective country. Without the certification of an NOC, athletes cannot compete in the Olympics. The other choices (IF, NGB, OCOG) are also important organizations in the Olympic movement, but they are not the correct fit for this specific scenario.

The International Olympic Committee Certifies One of These Per Country