Is it normal to hate losing?
Yes—hating to lose is common, especially if you’re competitive or put a lot of effort into something. It’s only worth rethinking if the feeling regularly spoils the fun or affects how you treat people.
A loss can sting because it feels like a judgment on your effort or ability, even when it’s just one game or one bad day. Plenty of people get frustrated, sulk for a bit, or immediately want a rematch. Some find that competitive edge motivating; others prefer to keep things casual, and neither approach is wrong.
The useful line is what you do with the feeling. If you can cool off and still be gracious to the people around you, you’re probably fine. If losing routinely leads to angry outbursts, blaming others, or avoiding anything you might not win, it may help to practice treating the result as feedback rather than a verdict on you.