The correct answer is: A. Bruno Coutinho
Bruno Coutinho was a Goan footballer who played as a forward. He was the first Goan origin person to win the Arjuna Award, India’s second highest sporting honour. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1962 for his contribution to Indian football.
Bruno Coutinho was born on 15 August 1939 in Margao, Goa. He started playing football at a young age and soon made a name for himself as a talented player. He played for several clubs in Goa, including Salgaocar, Vasco da Gama and Dempo. He also played for the Indian national team and represented India at the 1962 Asian Games.
Bruno Coutinho was a prolific goalscorer and is considered to be one of the greatest footballers to have come from Goa. He was a member of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 1962 Asian Games. He was also a member of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 1964 Federation Cup.
Bruno Coutinho retired from football in 1970. He died on 25 December 2016 at the age of 77.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Stephie D’Souza is a Goan swimmer who has won several medals at the national and international level. However, she has not won the Arjuna Award.
- Leslie Buddy D’Souza is a Goan cricketer who has played for the Indian national team. However, he has not won the Arjuna Award.
- Brahmanand Sankhwalkar is a Goan cricketer who has played for the Indian national team. However, he has not won the Arjuna Award.