sentences:  Only in 1968 it was recognized by IOC as fully independent member.As a third German state, under French occupation, was the Saar (protectorate) (1947–1956), which also founded sporting organisations in order to take part in international competition, like football and the Olympics.The Nationales Olympisches Komitee des Saarlandes ("") was founded in 1950 and recognized by the IOC.