Lamya Matoub (born 18 January 1992) is a French-Algerian female karateka who generally competes in the kumite category.[1] She has played in domestic level competitions in France representing Sarcelles club and shifted her focus to represent Algeria in international competitions.[2] Lamya has claimed medals at various sport events including the World Karate Championships and in the World Games.[3] On 26 August 2019, she claimed her second African Games medal in the 50kg kumite category during the 2019 African Games and couldn't able to defend her gold medal she claimed during the 2015 African Games.[4][5]